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
70DBFC
RGB
112, 219, 252
HSL
194, 96%, 71%
HSB
194, 56%, 99%
CMYK
56, 13, 0, 1
LAB
82, -25, -26
LCH
82, 36, 226
OKLCH
0.84, 0.11, 221
XYZ
50, 61, 101
LUV
82, -44, -38
HWB
194, 44%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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