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
51BCFD
RGB
81, 188, 253
HSL
203, 98%, 65%
HSB
203, 68%, 99%
CMYK
68, 26, 0, 1
LAB
72, -16, -42
LCH
72, 45, 249
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 239
XYZ
39, 45, 99
LUV
72, -40, -65
HWB
203, 32%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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