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
79B5FF
RGB
121, 181, 255
HSL
213, 100%, 74%
HSB
213, 53%, 100%
CMYK
53, 29, 0, 0
LAB
72, -4, -43
LCH
72, 43, 264
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 254
XYZ
42, 44, 101
LUV
72, -28, -69
HWB
213, 47%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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