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
70D5EF
RGB
112, 213, 239
HSL
192, 80%, 69%
HSB
192, 53%, 94%
CMYK
53, 11, 0, 6
LAB
80, -25, -22
LCH
80, 34, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 217
XYZ
46, 57, 90
LUV
80, -43, -31
HWB
192, 44%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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