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
79DEF0
RGB
121, 222, 240
HSL
189, 80%, 71%
HSB
189, 50%, 94%
CMYK
50, 7, 0, 6
LAB
83, -27, -19
LCH
83, 33, 214
OKLCH
0.85, 0.10, 210
XYZ
50, 63, 92
LUV
83, -44, -25
HWB
189, 47%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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