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
507ABB
RGB
80, 122, 187
HSL
216, 44%, 52%
HSB
216, 57%, 73%
CMYK
57, 35, 0, 27
LAB
50, 0, -39
LCH
50, 39, 270
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 259
XYZ
19, 19, 50
LUV
50, -19, -59
HWB
216, 31%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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