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
79A3B7
RGB
121, 163, 183
HSL
199, 30%, 60%
HSB
199, 34%, 72%
CMYK
34, 11, 0, 28
LAB
64, -11, -15
LCH
64, 19, 234
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 229
XYZ
30, 34, 50
LUV
64, -21, -21
HWB
199, 47%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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