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
6FCBE8
RGB
111, 203, 232
HSL
194, 72%, 67%
HSB
194, 52%, 91%
CMYK
52, 13, 0, 9
LAB
77, -23, -23
LCH
77, 33, 226
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 221
XYZ
42, 52, 84
LUV
77, -40, -33
HWB
194, 44%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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