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
6EA5AE
RGB
110, 165, 174
HSL
188, 28%, 56%
HSB
188, 37%, 68%
CMYK
37, 5, 0, 32
LAB
64, -17, -11
LCH
64, 20, 212
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 209
XYZ
28, 33, 45
LUV
64, -26, -13
HWB
188, 43%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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