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
79DCF8
RGB
121, 220, 248
HSL
193, 90%, 72%
HSB
193, 51%, 97%
CMYK
51, 11, 0, 3
LAB
83, -25, -23
LCH
83, 34, 223
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 218
XYZ
50, 62, 98
LUV
83, -43, -33
HWB
193, 47%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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