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
50778A
RGB
80, 119, 138
HSL
200, 27%, 43%
HSB
200, 42%, 54%
CMYK
42, 14, 0, 46
LAB
48, -10, -15
LCH
48, 18, 236
OKLCH
0.55, 0.05, 230
XYZ
14, 17, 27
LUV
48, -18, -20
HWB
200, 31%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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