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
79D5DC
RGB
121, 213, 220
HSL
184, 59%, 67%
HSB
184, 45%, 86%
CMYK
45, 3, 0, 14
LAB
80, -27, -13
LCH
80, 30, 205
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 202
XYZ
45, 57, 76
LUV
80, -41, -15
HWB
184, 47%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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