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
6FA2A7
RGB
111, 162, 167
HSL
185, 24%, 55%
HSB
185, 34%, 65%
CMYK
34, 3, 0, 35
LAB
63, -17, -8
LCH
63, 19, 207
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 204
XYZ
26, 32, 41
LUV
63, -25, -9
HWB
185, 44%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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