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
79F6FF
RGB
121, 246, 255
HSL
184, 100%, 74%
HSB
184, 53%, 100%
CMYK
53, 4, 0, 0
LAB
90, -35, -16
LCH
90, 38, 204
OKLCH
0.90, 0.11, 202
XYZ
59, 77, 106
LUV
90, -52, -19
HWB
184, 47%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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