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
51EEFF
RGB
81, 238, 255
HSL
186, 100%, 66%
HSB
186, 68%, 100%
CMYK
68, 7, 0, 0
LAB
87, -38, -21
LCH
87, 44, 209
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 206
XYZ
52, 70, 105
LUV
87, -58, -27
HWB
186, 32%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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