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
70A5CA
RGB
112, 165, 202
HSL
205, 46%, 62%
HSB
205, 45%, 79%
CMYK
45, 18, 0, 21
LAB
65, -11, -25
LCH
65, 27, 247
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 240
XYZ
31, 35, 61
LUV
65, -25, -37
HWB
205, 44%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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