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
6EBBD5
RGB
110, 187, 213
HSL
195, 55%, 63%
HSB
195, 48%, 84%
CMYK
48, 12, 0, 16
LAB
72, -20, -21
LCH
72, 29, 227
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 222
XYZ
36, 44, 69
LUV
72, -34, -29
HWB
195, 43%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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