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
51CEEB
RGB
81, 206, 235
HSL
191, 79%, 62%
HSB
191, 66%, 92%
CMYK
66, 12, 0, 8
LAB
77, -29, -25
LCH
77, 39, 221
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 216
XYZ
40, 52, 86
LUV
77, -48, -35
HWB
191, 32%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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