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
6DBCC9
RGB
109, 188, 201
HSL
188, 46%, 61%
HSB
188, 46%, 79%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 21
LAB
72, -23, -15
LCH
72, 27, 213
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 209
XYZ
35, 43, 62
LUV
72, -35, -19
HWB
188, 43%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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