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
79E2EF
RGB
121, 226, 239
HSL
187, 79%, 71%
HSB
187, 49%, 94%
CMYK
49, 5, 0, 6
LAB
84, -29, -16
LCH
84, 34, 209
OKLCH
0.85, 0.10, 206
XYZ
51, 65, 91
LUV
84, -45, -21
HWB
187, 47%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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