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
78D1DF
RGB
120, 209, 223
HSL
188, 62%, 67%
HSB
188, 46%, 87%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 13
LAB
79, -25, -16
LCH
79, 30, 212
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 209
XYZ
44, 55, 78
LUV
79, -39, -20
HWB
188, 47%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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