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
70A6D2
RGB
112, 166, 210
HSL
207, 52%, 63%
HSB
207, 47%, 82%
CMYK
47, 21, 0, 18
LAB
66, -9, -28
LCH
66, 30, 252
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 244
XYZ
32, 35, 66
LUV
66, -25, -43
HWB
207, 44%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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