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
6DE6FA
RGB
109, 230, 250
HSL
189, 93%, 70%
HSB
189, 56%, 98%
CMYK
56, 8, 0, 2
LAB
85, -31, -21
LCH
85, 37, 213
OKLCH
0.86, 0.11, 210
XYZ
52, 67, 101
LUV
85, -49, -28
HWB
189, 43%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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