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
6EC4CE
RGB
110, 196, 206
HSL
186, 49%, 62%
HSB
186, 47%, 81%
CMYK
47, 5, 0, 19
LAB
74, -25, -14
LCH
74, 29, 208
OKLCH
0.77, 0.08, 205
XYZ
37, 47, 66
LUV
74, -38, -17
HWB
186, 43%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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