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
6DBBC5
RGB
109, 187, 197
HSL
187, 43%, 60%
HSB
187, 45%, 77%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 23
LAB
71, -23, -13
LCH
71, 27, 209
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 206
XYZ
34, 43, 59
LUV
71, -35, -16
HWB
187, 43%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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