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
507299
RGB
80, 114, 153
HSL
212, 31%, 46%
HSB
212, 48%, 60%
CMYK
48, 25, 0, 40
LAB
47, -4, -25
LCH
47, 26, 261
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 253
XYZ
15, 16, 32
LUV
47, -16, -36
HWB
212, 31%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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