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
6CBFD5
RGB
108, 191, 213
HSL
193, 56%, 63%
HSB
193, 49%, 84%
CMYK
49, 10, 0, 16
LAB
73, -22, -19
LCH
73, 29, 221
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 217
XYZ
37, 45, 70
LUV
73, -36, -26
HWB
193, 42%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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