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
709BB9
RGB
112, 155, 185
HSL
205, 34%, 58%
HSB
205, 39%, 73%
CMYK
39, 16, 0, 27
LAB
62, -9, -21
LCH
62, 23, 246
OKLCH
0.67, 0.06, 239
XYZ
27, 30, 50
LUV
62, -21, -30
HWB
205, 44%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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