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
6DA5E2
RGB
109, 165, 226
HSL
211, 67%, 66%
HSB
211, 52%, 89%
CMYK
52, 27, 0, 11
LAB
66, -6, -37
LCH
66, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 252
XYZ
33, 36, 77
LUV
66, -26, -57
HWB
211, 43%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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