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
6EA8B2
RGB
110, 168, 178
HSL
189, 31%, 56%
HSB
189, 38%, 70%
CMYK
38, 6, 0, 30
LAB
65, -18, -12
LCH
65, 21, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 209
XYZ
28, 35, 47
LUV
65, -27, -14
HWB
189, 43%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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