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
6DB7BE
RGB
109, 183, 190
HSL
185, 38%, 59%
HSB
185, 43%, 75%
CMYK
43, 4, 0, 25
LAB
70, -23, -11
LCH
70, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 203
XYZ
33, 41, 55
LUV
70, -34, -13
HWB
185, 43%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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