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
6CB5BD
RGB
108, 181, 189
HSL
186, 38%, 58%
HSB
186, 43%, 74%
CMYK
43, 4, 0, 26
LAB
69, -22, -12
LCH
69, 25, 208
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 205
XYZ
32, 40, 54
LUV
69, -33, -14
HWB
186, 42%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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