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
79BAEB
RGB
121, 186, 235
HSL
206, 74%, 70%
HSB
206, 49%, 92%
CMYK
49, 21, 0, 8
LAB
73, -12, -31
LCH
73, 33, 250
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 242
XYZ
40, 45, 85
LUV
73, -30, -48
HWB
206, 47%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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