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
6EC4DA
RGB
110, 196, 218
HSL
192, 59%, 64%
HSB
192, 50%, 85%
CMYK
50, 10, 0, 15
LAB
74, -23, -20
LCH
74, 30, 221
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 216
XYZ
39, 48, 74
LUV
74, -38, -27
HWB
192, 43%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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