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
70E8FF
RGB
112, 232, 255
HSL
190, 100%, 72%
HSB
190, 56%, 100%
CMYK
56, 9, 0, 0
LAB
86, -30, -22
LCH
86, 38, 216
OKLCH
0.87, 0.11, 212
XYZ
54, 68, 105
LUV
86, -49, -30
HWB
190, 44%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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