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
6EB7DB
RGB
110, 183, 219
HSL
200, 60%, 65%
HSB
200, 50%, 86%
CMYK
50, 16, 0, 14
LAB
71, -16, -26
LCH
71, 30, 238
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 231
XYZ
36, 42, 73
LUV
71, -33, -37
HWB
200, 43%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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