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
81ACDB
RGB
129, 172, 219
HSL
211, 56%, 68%
HSB
211, 41%, 86%
CMYK
41, 21, 0, 14
LAB
69, -6, -29
LCH
69, 29, 259
OKLCH
0.73, 0.08, 251
XYZ
37, 39, 73
LUV
69, -22, -44
HWB
211, 51%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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