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
6EA2EA
RGB
110, 162, 234
HSL
215, 75%, 67%
HSB
215, 53%, 92%
CMYK
53, 31, 0, 8
LAB
65, -2, -42
LCH
65, 42, 267
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 257
XYZ
34, 35, 83
LUV
65, -24, -66
HWB
215, 43%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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