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
51BBDB
RGB
81, 187, 219
HSL
194, 66%, 59%
HSB
194, 63%, 86%
CMYK
63, 15, 0, 14
LAB
71, -24, -26
LCH
71, 36, 227
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 221
XYZ
34, 42, 73
LUV
71, -42, -36
HWB
194, 32%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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