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
6EA2EF
RGB
110, 162, 239
HSL
216, 80%, 68%
HSB
216, 54%, 94%
CMYK
54, 32, 0, 6
LAB
65, -1, -45
LCH
65, 45, 269
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 258
XYZ
35, 35, 87
LUV
65, -24, -70
HWB
216, 43%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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