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
6DB9BD
RGB
109, 185, 189
HSL
183, 38%, 58%
HSB
183, 42%, 74%
CMYK
42, 2, 0, 26
LAB
70, -24, -10
LCH
70, 26, 202
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 200
XYZ
33, 42, 54
LUV
70, -35, -11
HWB
183, 43%, 26%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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