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
79DAE7
RGB
121, 218, 231
HSL
187, 70%, 69%
HSB
187, 48%, 91%
CMYK
48, 6, 0, 9
LAB
81, -27, -16
LCH
81, 32, 210
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 207
XYZ
47, 60, 85
LUV
81, -42, -20
HWB
187, 47%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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