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
6FB2FD
RGB
111, 178, 253
HSL
212, 97%, 71%
HSB
212, 56%, 99%
CMYK
56, 30, 0, 1
LAB
70, -6, -44
LCH
70, 45, 263
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 252
XYZ
40, 42, 99
LUV
70, -30, -70
HWB
212, 44%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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