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
709CE4
RGB
112, 156, 228
HSL
217, 68%, 67%
HSB
217, 51%, 89%
CMYK
51, 32, 0, 11
LAB
63, 0, -42
LCH
63, 42, 270
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 260
XYZ
33, 33, 78
LUV
63, -22, -65
HWB
217, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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