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
6CAEBA
RGB
108, 174, 186
HSL
189, 36%, 58%
HSB
189, 42%, 73%
CMYK
42, 6, 0, 27
LAB
67, -20, -13
LCH
67, 24, 214
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 210
XYZ
30, 37, 52
LUV
67, -30, -17
HWB
189, 42%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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