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
6D99CA
RGB
109, 153, 202
HSL
212, 47%, 61%
HSB
212, 46%, 79%
CMYK
46, 24, 0, 21
LAB
61, -5, -30
LCH
61, 31, 260
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 252
XYZ
28, 30, 60
LUV
61, -21, -46
HWB
212, 43%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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