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
A6D6FF
RGB
166, 214, 255
HSL
208, 100%, 83%
HSB
208, 35%, 100%
CMYK
35, 16, 0, 0
LAB
83, -9, -25
LCH
83, 27, 251
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 245
XYZ
58, 63, 104
LUV
83, -25, -39
HWB
208, 65%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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