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
51ADBC
RGB
81, 173, 188
HSL
188, 44%, 53%
HSB
188, 57%, 74%
CMYK
57, 8, 0, 26
LAB
66, -25, -16
LCH
66, 30, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 210
XYZ
27, 35, 53
LUV
66, -38, -21
HWB
188, 32%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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