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
70A2DF
RGB
112, 162, 223
HSL
213, 63%, 66%
HSB
213, 50%, 87%
CMYK
50, 27, 0, 13
LAB
65, -4, -37
LCH
65, 37, 263
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 254
XYZ
33, 35, 75
LUV
65, -24, -57
HWB
213, 44%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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