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
51B2CB
RGB
81, 178, 203
HSL
192, 54%, 56%
HSB
192, 60%, 80%
CMYK
60, 12, 0, 20
LAB
68, -24, -22
LCH
68, 32, 222
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 217
XYZ
30, 38, 62
LUV
68, -39, -30
HWB
192, 32%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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