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
6CBAD8
RGB
108, 186, 216
HSL
197, 58%, 64%
HSB
197, 50%, 85%
CMYK
50, 14, 0, 15
LAB
71, -19, -23
LCH
71, 30, 231
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 225
XYZ
36, 43, 71
LUV
71, -34, -33
HWB
197, 42%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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