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
6ECBF7
RGB
110, 203, 247
HSL
199, 90%, 70%
HSB
199, 55%, 97%
CMYK
55, 18, 0, 3
LAB
77, -20, -31
LCH
77, 36, 238
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 231
XYZ
45, 53, 96
LUV
77, -39, -46
HWB
199, 43%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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