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
79E6F1
RGB
121, 230, 241
HSL
186, 81%, 71%
HSB
186, 50%, 95%
CMYK
50, 5, 0, 5
LAB
85, -31, -16
LCH
85, 34, 207
OKLCH
0.86, 0.10, 204
XYZ
52, 67, 93
LUV
85, -47, -19
HWB
186, 47%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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