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
6DBDD7
RGB
109, 189, 215
HSL
195, 57%, 64%
HSB
195, 49%, 84%
CMYK
49, 12, 0, 16
LAB
72, -20, -21
LCH
72, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 221
XYZ
37, 45, 71
LUV
72, -35, -30
HWB
195, 43%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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