Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
6CA6FA
RGB
108, 166, 250
HSL
215, 93%, 70%
HSB
215, 57%, 98%
CMYK
57, 34, 0, 2
LAB
67, -1, -48
LCH
67, 48, 269
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 258
XYZ
37, 37, 96
LUV
67, -26, -77
HWB
215, 42%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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