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
709FBA
RGB
112, 159, 186
HSL
202, 35%, 58%
HSB
202, 40%, 73%
CMYK
40, 15, 0, 27
LAB
63, -11, -19
LCH
63, 22, 240
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 234
XYZ
28, 32, 51
LUV
63, -23, -27
HWB
202, 44%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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