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
6CBDE3
RGB
108, 189, 227
HSL
199, 68%, 66%
HSB
199, 52%, 89%
CMYK
52, 17, 0, 11
LAB
73, -18, -27
LCH
73, 33, 237
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 230
XYZ
38, 45, 79
LUV
73, -35, -40
HWB
199, 42%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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