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
51C2FA
RGB
81, 194, 250
HSL
200, 94%, 65%
HSB
200, 68%, 98%
CMYK
68, 22, 0, 2
LAB
74, -20, -38
LCH
74, 43, 242
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 234
XYZ
40, 47, 97
LUV
74, -43, -57
HWB
200, 32%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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