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
81AED0
RGB
129, 174, 208
HSL
206, 46%, 66%
HSB
206, 38%, 82%
CMYK
38, 16, 0, 18
LAB
69, -9, -22
LCH
69, 24, 248
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 241
XYZ
36, 39, 65
LUV
69, -23, -33
HWB
206, 51%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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