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
6FA2E6
RGB
111, 162, 230
HSL
214, 70%, 67%
HSB
214, 52%, 90%
CMYK
52, 30, 0, 10
LAB
65, -3, -40
LCH
65, 40, 266
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 256
XYZ
34, 35, 80
LUV
65, -24, -63
HWB
214, 44%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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