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
79A2CD
RGB
121, 162, 205
HSL
211, 46%, 64%
HSB
211, 41%, 80%
CMYK
41, 21, 0, 20
LAB
65, -6, -27
LCH
65, 27, 257
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 250
XYZ
32, 34, 63
LUV
65, -21, -40
HWB
211, 47%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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