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
6E9CAA
RGB
110, 156, 170
HSL
194, 26%, 55%
HSB
194, 35%, 67%
CMYK
35, 8, 0, 33
LAB
61, -13, -13
LCH
61, 18, 223
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 219
XYZ
26, 30, 42
LUV
61, -22, -16
HWB
194, 43%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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