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
507A9C
RGB
80, 122, 156
HSL
207, 32%, 46%
HSB
207, 49%, 61%
CMYK
49, 22, 0, 39
LAB
49, -8, -23
LCH
49, 24, 252
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 244
XYZ
16, 18, 34
LUV
49, -20, -33
HWB
207, 31%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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