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
6FBBEB
RGB
111, 187, 235
HSL
203, 76%, 68%
HSB
203, 53%, 92%
CMYK
53, 20, 0, 8
LAB
72, -14, -32
LCH
72, 35, 246
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 238
XYZ
39, 45, 85
LUV
72, -33, -48
HWB
203, 44%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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