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
6EA0A4
RGB
110, 160, 164
HSL
184, 23%, 54%
HSB
184, 33%, 64%
CMYK
33, 2, 0, 36
LAB
62, -17, -8
LCH
62, 18, 205
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 202
XYZ
26, 31, 40
LUV
62, -24, -9
HWB
184, 43%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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