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
51B2BF
RGB
81, 178, 191
HSL
187, 46%, 53%
HSB
187, 58%, 75%
CMYK
58, 7, 0, 25
LAB
67, -27, -16
LCH
67, 31, 210
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 207
XYZ
29, 37, 55
LUV
67, -40, -20
HWB
187, 32%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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