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
6CB5DF
RGB
108, 181, 223
HSL
202, 64%, 65%
HSB
202, 52%, 87%
CMYK
52, 19, 0, 13
LAB
70, -15, -29
LCH
70, 32, 242
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 235
XYZ
36, 42, 76
LUV
70, -32, -43
HWB
202, 42%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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