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
6CB2CD
RGB
108, 178, 205
HSL
197, 49%, 61%
HSB
197, 47%, 80%
CMYK
47, 13, 0, 20
LAB
69, -17, -21
LCH
69, 27, 230
OKLCH
0.73, 0.08, 225
XYZ
33, 39, 64
LUV
69, -32, -30
HWB
197, 42%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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