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
79ABB8
RGB
121, 171, 184
HSL
192, 31%, 60%
HSB
192, 34%, 72%
CMYK
34, 7, 0, 28
LAB
67, -15, -12
LCH
67, 19, 220
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 216
XYZ
31, 37, 51
LUV
67, -24, -16
HWB
192, 47%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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