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
51AAC6
RGB
81, 170, 198
HSL
194, 51%, 55%
HSB
194, 59%, 78%
CMYK
59, 14, 0, 22
LAB
65, -22, -23
LCH
65, 31, 227
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 221
XYZ
28, 35, 59
LUV
65, -36, -32
HWB
194, 32%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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