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
6DBDCC
RGB
109, 189, 204
HSL
189, 48%, 61%
HSB
189, 47%, 80%
CMYK
47, 7, 0, 20
LAB
72, -23, -16
LCH
72, 28, 215
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 211
XYZ
35, 44, 64
LUV
72, -36, -20
HWB
189, 43%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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