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
6DBCE2
RGB
109, 188, 226
HSL
199, 67%, 66%
HSB
199, 52%, 89%
CMYK
52, 17, 0, 11
LAB
72, -17, -27
LCH
72, 32, 237
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 231
XYZ
38, 45, 79
LUV
72, -35, -40
HWB
199, 43%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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