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
79B4EB
RGB
121, 180, 235
HSL
209, 74%, 70%
HSB
209, 49%, 92%
CMYK
49, 23, 0, 8
LAB
71, -9, -34
LCH
71, 35, 256
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 248
XYZ
39, 43, 85
LUV
71, -28, -52
HWB
209, 47%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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