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
70DBFA
RGB
112, 219, 250
HSL
193, 93%, 71%
HSB
193, 55%, 98%
CMYK
55, 12, 0, 2
LAB
82, -26, -25
LCH
82, 36, 224
OKLCH
0.84, 0.11, 219
XYZ
49, 61, 100
LUV
82, -45, -36
HWB
193, 44%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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