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
0F70BB
RGB
15, 112, 187
HSL
206, 85%, 40%
HSB
206, 92%, 73%
CMYK
92, 40, 0, 27
LAB
45, -4, -48
LCH
45, 48, 265
OKLCH
0.53, 0.14, 249
XYZ
15, 15, 49
LUV
45, -27, -69
HWB
206, 6%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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