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
507188
RGB
80, 113, 136
HSL
205, 26%, 42%
HSB
205, 41%, 53%
CMYK
41, 17, 0, 47
LAB
46, -7, -17
LCH
46, 18, 246
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 239
XYZ
14, 15, 26
LUV
46, -16, -22
HWB
205, 31%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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