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
79DAEE
RGB
121, 218, 238
HSL
190, 77%, 70%
HSB
190, 49%, 93%
CMYK
49, 8, 0, 7
LAB
82, -26, -19
LCH
82, 32, 217
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 213
XYZ
48, 60, 90
LUV
82, -42, -26
HWB
190, 47%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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