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
6FB1BD
RGB
111, 177, 189
HSL
189, 37%, 59%
HSB
189, 41%, 74%
CMYK
41, 6, 0, 26
LAB
68, -20, -13
LCH
68, 24, 214
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 210
XYZ
31, 38, 54
LUV
68, -31, -17
HWB
189, 44%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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