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
6CB2FA
RGB
108, 178, 250
HSL
210, 93%, 70%
HSB
210, 57%, 98%
CMYK
57, 29, 0, 2
LAB
70, -7, -43
LCH
70, 44, 261
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 250
XYZ
39, 42, 96
LUV
70, -31, -68
HWB
210, 42%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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