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
709BC9
RGB
112, 155, 201
HSL
211, 45%, 61%
HSB
211, 44%, 79%
CMYK
44, 23, 0, 21
LAB
62, -6, -29
LCH
62, 29, 259
OKLCH
0.68, 0.08, 251
XYZ
29, 31, 60
LUV
62, -21, -43
HWB
211, 44%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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