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
709FB7
RGB
112, 159, 183
HSL
200, 33%, 58%
HSB
200, 39%, 72%
CMYK
39, 13, 0, 28
LAB
63, -12, -18
LCH
63, 21, 237
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 231
XYZ
28, 32, 49
LUV
63, -23, -25
HWB
200, 44%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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