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
6FBAE4
RGB
111, 186, 228
HSL
202, 68%, 66%
HSB
202, 51%, 89%
CMYK
51, 18, 0, 11
LAB
72, -16, -29
LCH
72, 33, 242
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 235
XYZ
38, 44, 80
LUV
72, -33, -43
HWB
202, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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