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
51BDF2
RGB
81, 189, 242
HSL
200, 86%, 63%
HSB
200, 67%, 95%
CMYK
67, 22, 0, 5
LAB
72, -20, -36
LCH
72, 41, 241
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 233
XYZ
38, 45, 91
LUV
72, -41, -55
HWB
200, 32%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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