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
79E2FC
RGB
121, 226, 252
HSL
192, 96%, 73%
HSB
192, 52%, 99%
CMYK
52, 10, 0, 1
LAB
84, -27, -23
LCH
84, 35, 220
OKLCH
0.86, 0.10, 216
XYZ
53, 65, 102
LUV
84, -45, -32
HWB
192, 47%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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