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
6DCBD4
RGB
109, 203, 212
HSL
185, 54%, 63%
HSB
185, 49%, 83%
CMYK
49, 4, 0, 17
LAB
76, -27, -14
LCH
76, 31, 206
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 204
XYZ
40, 51, 70
LUV
76, -41, -16
HWB
185, 43%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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