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
6DA5BD
RGB
109, 165, 189
HSL
198, 38%, 58%
HSB
198, 42%, 74%
CMYK
42, 13, 0, 26
LAB
65, -14, -19
LCH
65, 23, 232
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 227
XYZ
29, 34, 53
LUV
65, -26, -26
HWB
198, 43%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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