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
79BEE5
RGB
121, 190, 229
HSL
202, 68%, 69%
HSB
202, 47%, 90%
CMYK
47, 17, 0, 10
LAB
73, -15, -27
LCH
73, 31, 241
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 234
XYZ
40, 47, 81
LUV
73, -32, -40
HWB
202, 47%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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