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
50868B
RGB
80, 134, 139
HSL
185, 27%, 43%
HSB
185, 42%, 55%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 45
LAB
52, -18, -9
LCH
52, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 203
XYZ
16, 21, 28
LUV
52, -25, -9
HWB
185, 31%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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