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
79B4E8
RGB
121, 180, 232
HSL
208, 71%, 69%
HSB
208, 48%, 91%
CMYK
48, 22, 0, 9
LAB
71, -9, -33
LCH
71, 34, 254
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 246
XYZ
39, 43, 82
LUV
71, -28, -50
HWB
208, 47%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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