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
79ADE0
RGB
121, 173, 224
HSL
210, 62%, 68%
HSB
210, 46%, 88%
CMYK
46, 23, 0, 12
LAB
69, -7, -32
LCH
69, 32, 257
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 249
XYZ
36, 39, 76
LUV
69, -25, -48
HWB
210, 47%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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