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
81AAED
RGB
129, 170, 237
HSL
217, 75%, 72%
HSB
217, 46%, 93%
CMYK
46, 28, 0, 7
LAB
69, -1, -38
LCH
69, 39, 269
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 260
XYZ
39, 40, 86
LUV
69, -21, -61
HWB
217, 51%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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