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
6DBCE7
RGB
109, 188, 231
HSL
201, 72%, 67%
HSB
201, 53%, 91%
CMYK
53, 19, 0, 9
LAB
72, -16, -30
LCH
72, 34, 241
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 234
XYZ
39, 45, 82
LUV
72, -34, -44
HWB
201, 43%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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