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
51EFFD
RGB
81, 239, 253
HSL
185, 98%, 65%
HSB
185, 68%, 99%
CMYK
68, 6, 0, 1
LAB
87, -39, -20
LCH
87, 44, 206
OKLCH
0.88, 0.13, 204
XYZ
52, 71, 104
LUV
87, -58, -24
HWB
185, 32%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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