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
79ACC4
RGB
121, 172, 196
HSL
199, 39%, 62%
HSB
199, 38%, 77%
CMYK
38, 12, 0, 23
LAB
67, -13, -18
LCH
67, 22, 234
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 229
XYZ
33, 38, 58
LUV
67, -25, -25
HWB
199, 47%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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