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
6DB0DB
RGB
109, 176, 219
HSL
203, 60%, 64%
HSB
203, 50%, 86%
CMYK
50, 20, 0, 14
LAB
69, -13, -29
LCH
69, 32, 245
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 238
XYZ
35, 39, 73
LUV
69, -30, -43
HWB
203, 43%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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