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
79E8FA
RGB
121, 232, 250
HSL
188, 93%, 73%
HSB
188, 52%, 98%
CMYK
52, 7, 0, 2
LAB
86, -30, -19
LCH
86, 35, 213
OKLCH
0.87, 0.10, 209
XYZ
54, 69, 101
LUV
86, -47, -25
HWB
188, 47%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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