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
81E4FA
RGB
129, 228, 250
HSL
191, 92%, 74%
HSB
191, 48%, 98%
CMYK
48, 9, 0, 2
LAB
85, -26, -20
LCH
85, 33, 218
OKLCH
0.87, 0.10, 214
XYZ
54, 67, 101
LUV
85, -43, -28
HWB
191, 51%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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