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
6DB9DD
RGB
109, 185, 221
HSL
199, 62%, 65%
HSB
199, 51%, 87%
CMYK
51, 16, 0, 13
LAB
71, -17, -26
LCH
71, 31, 237
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 230
XYZ
37, 43, 75
LUV
71, -34, -38
HWB
199, 43%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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