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
79AEE2
RGB
121, 174, 226
HSL
210, 64%, 68%
HSB
210, 46%, 89%
CMYK
46, 23, 0, 11
LAB
69, -8, -32
LCH
69, 33, 257
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 249
XYZ
37, 40, 78
LUV
69, -25, -49
HWB
210, 47%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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