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
6F9ABA
RGB
111, 154, 186
HSL
206, 35%, 58%
HSB
206, 40%, 73%
CMYK
40, 17, 0, 27
LAB
61, -9, -22
LCH
61, 23, 248
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 241
XYZ
27, 30, 51
LUV
61, -21, -31
HWB
206, 44%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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