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
6FAAEE
RGB
111, 170, 238
HSL
212, 79%, 68%
HSB
212, 53%, 93%
CMYK
53, 29, 0, 7
LAB
68, -5, -41
LCH
68, 41, 263
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 253
XYZ
36, 38, 86
LUV
68, -27, -63
HWB
212, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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