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
79DDFB
RGB
121, 221, 251
HSL
194, 94%, 73%
HSB
194, 52%, 98%
CMYK
52, 12, 0, 2
LAB
83, -25, -24
LCH
83, 35, 225
OKLCH
0.85, 0.10, 220
XYZ
51, 63, 101
LUV
83, -43, -35
HWB
194, 47%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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