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
709DD3
RGB
112, 157, 211
HSL
213, 53%, 63%
HSB
213, 47%, 83%
CMYK
47, 26, 0, 17
LAB
63, -5, -33
LCH
63, 33, 262
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 254
XYZ
30, 32, 66
LUV
63, -22, -50
HWB
213, 44%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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