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
51BCD5
RGB
81, 188, 213
HSL
191, 61%, 58%
HSB
191, 62%, 84%
CMYK
62, 12, 0, 16
LAB
71, -26, -22
LCH
71, 35, 220
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 216
XYZ
33, 43, 69
LUV
71, -42, -31
HWB
191, 32%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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