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
50839A
RGB
80, 131, 154
HSL
199, 32%, 46%
HSB
199, 48%, 60%
CMYK
48, 15, 0, 40
LAB
52, -13, -18
LCH
52, 22, 234
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 229
XYZ
17, 20, 34
LUV
52, -23, -24
HWB
199, 31%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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