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
719CD3
RGB
113, 156, 211
HSL
214, 53%, 64%
HSB
214, 46%, 83%
CMYK
46, 26, 0, 17
LAB
63, -4, -33
LCH
63, 33, 263
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 255
XYZ
30, 32, 66
LUV
63, -21, -51
HWB
214, 44%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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