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
6DB8EE
RGB
109, 184, 238
HSL
205, 79%, 68%
HSB
205, 54%, 93%
CMYK
54, 23, 0, 7
LAB
72, -13, -35
LCH
72, 37, 250
OKLCH
0.76, 0.11, 241
XYZ
39, 44, 87
LUV
72, -33, -53
HWB
205, 43%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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