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
6EA8FD
RGB
110, 168, 253
HSL
216, 97%, 71%
HSB
216, 57%, 99%
CMYK
57, 34, 0, 1
LAB
68, -1, -49
LCH
68, 49, 269
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 258
XYZ
38, 38, 98
LUV
68, -26, -78
HWB
216, 43%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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