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
79B6DC
RGB
121, 182, 220
HSL
203, 59%, 67%
HSB
203, 45%, 86%
CMYK
45, 17, 0, 14
LAB
71, -13, -26
LCH
71, 29, 244
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 237
XYZ
38, 43, 74
LUV
71, -29, -38
HWB
203, 47%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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