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
70D4E4
RGB
112, 212, 228
HSL
188, 68%, 67%
HSB
188, 51%, 89%
CMYK
51, 7, 0, 11
LAB
79, -27, -17
LCH
79, 32, 213
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 209
XYZ
44, 56, 82
LUV
79, -43, -23
HWB
188, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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