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
508387
RGB
80, 131, 135
HSL
184, 26%, 42%
HSB
184, 41%, 53%
CMYK
41, 3, 0, 47
LAB
51, -17, -8
LCH
51, 19, 205
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 202
XYZ
16, 20, 26
LUV
51, -24, -8
HWB
184, 31%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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