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
6EA2E5
RGB
110, 162, 229
HSL
214, 70%, 66%
HSB
214, 52%, 90%
CMYK
52, 29, 0, 10
LAB
65, -3, -40
LCH
65, 40, 265
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 255
XYZ
33, 35, 79
LUV
65, -24, -62
HWB
214, 43%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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