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
6CAEC7
RGB
108, 174, 199
HSL
196, 45%, 60%
HSB
196, 46%, 78%
CMYK
46, 13, 0, 22
LAB
67, -17, -20
LCH
67, 26, 230
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 224
XYZ
32, 38, 60
LUV
67, -30, -28
HWB
196, 42%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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