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
79AFD7
RGB
121, 175, 215
HSL
206, 54%, 66%
HSB
206, 44%, 84%
CMYK
44, 19, 0, 16
LAB
69, -10, -26
LCH
69, 28, 248
OKLCH
0.73, 0.08, 241
XYZ
35, 40, 70
LUV
69, -26, -39
HWB
206, 47%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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