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
6CAEE1
RGB
108, 174, 225
HSL
206, 66%, 65%
HSB
206, 52%, 88%
CMYK
52, 23, 0, 12
LAB
68, -11, -33
LCH
68, 35, 251
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 243
XYZ
35, 39, 77
LUV
68, -30, -50
HWB
206, 42%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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