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
505F76
RGB
80, 95, 118
HSL
216, 19%, 39%
HSB
216, 32%, 46%
CMYK
32, 19, 0, 54
LAB
40, -1, -15
LCH
40, 15, 264
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 259
XYZ
11, 11, 19
LUV
40, -8, -20
HWB
216, 31%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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