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
79BBC0
RGB
121, 187, 192
HSL
184, 36%, 61%
HSB
184, 37%, 75%
CMYK
37, 3, 0, 25
LAB
72, -21, -10
LCH
72, 23, 205
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 202
XYZ
35, 43, 56
LUV
72, -31, -11
HWB
184, 47%, 25%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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