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
6CB1FC
RGB
108, 177, 252
HSL
211, 96%, 71%
HSB
211, 57%, 99%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 1
LAB
70, -6, -45
LCH
70, 45, 262
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 252
XYZ
39, 42, 98
LUV
70, -30, -70
HWB
211, 42%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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