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
70D4E2
RGB
112, 212, 226
HSL
187, 66%, 66%
HSB
187, 50%, 89%
CMYK
50, 6, 0, 11
LAB
79, -28, -16
LCH
79, 32, 211
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 207
XYZ
44, 56, 80
LUV
79, -43, -21
HWB
187, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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