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
51CFDC
RGB
81, 207, 220
HSL
186, 67%, 59%
HSB
186, 63%, 86%
CMYK
63, 6, 0, 14
LAB
77, -33, -17
LCH
77, 37, 208
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 205
XYZ
39, 52, 76
LUV
77, -49, -22
HWB
186, 32%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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