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
6FA4ED
RGB
111, 164, 237
HSL
215, 78%, 68%
HSB
215, 53%, 93%
CMYK
53, 31, 0, 7
LAB
66, -2, -43
LCH
66, 43, 267
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 257
XYZ
35, 36, 85
LUV
66, -25, -67
HWB
215, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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