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
79B5CE
RGB
121, 181, 206
HSL
198, 46%, 64%
HSB
198, 41%, 81%
CMYK
41, 12, 0, 19
LAB
70, -15, -19
LCH
70, 25, 231
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 226
XYZ
36, 42, 65
LUV
70, -28, -27
HWB
198, 47%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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