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
70D8EF
RGB
112, 216, 239
HSL
191, 80%, 69%
HSB
191, 53%, 94%
CMYK
53, 10, 0, 6
LAB
81, -27, -21
LCH
81, 34, 218
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 214
XYZ
47, 59, 91
LUV
81, -44, -29
HWB
191, 44%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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