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
79E4F7
RGB
121, 228, 247
HSL
189, 89%, 72%
HSB
189, 51%, 97%
CMYK
51, 8, 0, 3
LAB
85, -29, -19
LCH
85, 34, 214
OKLCH
0.86, 0.10, 210
XYZ
52, 66, 98
LUV
85, -46, -26
HWB
189, 47%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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