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
79D8FC
RGB
121, 216, 252
HSL
196, 96%, 73%
HSB
196, 52%, 99%
CMYK
52, 14, 0, 1
LAB
82, -22, -27
LCH
82, 35, 231
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 225
XYZ
50, 60, 101
LUV
82, -41, -39
HWB
196, 47%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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