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
6DB2FE
RGB
109, 178, 254
HSL
211, 99%, 71%
HSB
211, 57%, 100%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 0
LAB
70, -6, -45
LCH
70, 45, 263
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 252
XYZ
40, 42, 100
LUV
70, -30, -71
HWB
211, 43%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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