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
70A4DF
RGB
112, 164, 223
HSL
212, 63%, 66%
HSB
212, 50%, 87%
CMYK
50, 26, 0, 13
LAB
66, -5, -36
LCH
66, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 252
XYZ
33, 35, 75
LUV
66, -25, -55
HWB
212, 44%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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