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
709FB2
RGB
112, 159, 178
HSL
197, 30%, 57%
HSB
197, 37%, 70%
CMYK
37, 11, 0, 30
LAB
63, -13, -15
LCH
63, 20, 230
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 225
XYZ
27, 31, 47
LUV
63, -23, -21
HWB
197, 44%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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