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
70ADFA
RGB
112, 173, 250
HSL
213, 93%, 71%
HSB
213, 55%, 98%
CMYK
55, 31, 0, 2
LAB
69, -4, -45
LCH
69, 45, 265
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 255
XYZ
39, 40, 96
LUV
69, -28, -71
HWB
213, 44%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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