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
79D3EC
RGB
121, 211, 236
HSL
193, 75%, 70%
HSB
193, 49%, 93%
CMYK
49, 11, 0, 7
LAB
80, -23, -21
LCH
80, 31, 222
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 218
XYZ
46, 57, 88
LUV
80, -40, -30
HWB
193, 47%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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