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
6CB3BA
RGB
108, 179, 186
HSL
185, 36%, 58%
HSB
185, 42%, 73%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 27
LAB
68, -22, -11
LCH
68, 25, 207
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 204
XYZ
31, 39, 52
LUV
68, -33, -13
HWB
185, 42%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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