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
6FA9EC
RGB
111, 169, 236
HSL
212, 77%, 68%
HSB
212, 53%, 93%
CMYK
53, 28, 0, 7
LAB
67, -5, -40
LCH
67, 40, 263
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 253
XYZ
36, 38, 85
LUV
67, -27, -62
HWB
212, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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