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
709CB4
RGB
112, 156, 180
HSL
201, 31%, 57%
HSB
201, 38%, 71%
CMYK
38, 13, 0, 29
LAB
62, -11, -18
LCH
62, 21, 238
OKLCH
0.67, 0.06, 233
XYZ
27, 31, 48
LUV
62, -22, -25
HWB
201, 44%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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