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
709FD5
RGB
112, 159, 213
HSL
212, 55%, 64%
HSB
212, 47%, 84%
CMYK
47, 25, 0, 16
LAB
64, -5, -33
LCH
64, 33, 261
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 253
XYZ
31, 33, 68
LUV
64, -23, -50
HWB
212, 44%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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