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
6FA5E2
RGB
111, 165, 226
HSL
212, 66%, 66%
HSB
212, 51%, 89%
CMYK
51, 27, 0, 11
LAB
66, -6, -37
LCH
66, 37, 262
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 252
XYZ
34, 36, 77
LUV
66, -25, -57
HWB
212, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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