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
79F1FB
RGB
121, 241, 251
HSL
185, 94%, 73%
HSB
185, 52%, 98%
CMYK
52, 4, 0, 2
LAB
89, -33, -16
LCH
89, 37, 205
OKLCH
0.89, 0.11, 203
XYZ
57, 74, 103
LUV
89, -50, -19
HWB
185, 47%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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