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
51E8FF
RGB
81, 232, 255
HSL
188, 100%, 66%
HSB
188, 68%, 100%
CMYK
68, 9, 0, 0
LAB
85, -36, -24
LCH
85, 43, 213
OKLCH
0.86, 0.13, 210
XYZ
50, 67, 105
LUV
85, -56, -32
HWB
188, 32%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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