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
6EB8D2
RGB
110, 184, 210
HSL
196, 53%, 63%
HSB
196, 48%, 82%
CMYK
48, 12, 0, 18
LAB
71, -19, -21
LCH
71, 28, 228
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 223
XYZ
35, 42, 67
LUV
71, -33, -29
HWB
196, 43%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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