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
6EDAFD
RGB
110, 218, 253
HSL
195, 97%, 71%
HSB
195, 57%, 99%
CMYK
57, 14, 0, 1
LAB
82, -25, -27
LCH
82, 37, 227
OKLCH
0.84, 0.11, 222
XYZ
49, 61, 102
LUV
82, -45, -39
HWB
195, 43%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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