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
6FAFDE
RGB
111, 175, 222
HSL
205, 63%, 65%
HSB
205, 50%, 87%
CMYK
50, 21, 0, 13
LAB
69, -11, -31
LCH
69, 33, 249
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 242
XYZ
35, 39, 75
LUV
69, -29, -46
HWB
205, 44%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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