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
70D4E5
RGB
112, 212, 229
HSL
189, 69%, 67%
HSB
189, 51%, 90%
CMYK
51, 7, 0, 10
LAB
79, -27, -18
LCH
79, 33, 213
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 210
XYZ
44, 56, 83
LUV
79, -43, -24
HWB
189, 44%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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