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
70AED6
RGB
112, 174, 214
HSL
204, 55%, 64%
HSB
204, 48%, 84%
CMYK
48, 19, 0, 16
LAB
68, -13, -27
LCH
68, 30, 245
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 238
XYZ
34, 39, 69
LUV
68, -29, -40
HWB
204, 44%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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