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
6FAFFF
RGB
111, 175, 255
HSL
213, 100%, 72%
HSB
213, 56%, 100%
CMYK
56, 31, 0, 0
LAB
70, -4, -47
LCH
70, 47, 266
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 255
XYZ
40, 41, 100
LUV
70, -29, -74
HWB
213, 44%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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