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
70AEE3
RGB
112, 174, 227
HSL
208, 67%, 66%
HSB
208, 51%, 89%
CMYK
51, 23, 0, 11
LAB
68, -10, -33
LCH
68, 35, 254
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 246
XYZ
36, 39, 78
LUV
68, -28, -51
HWB
208, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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