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
508790
RGB
80, 135, 144
HSL
188, 29%, 44%
HSB
188, 44%, 56%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 44
LAB
53, -17, -11
LCH
53, 20, 212
OKLCH
0.59, 0.06, 209
XYZ
17, 21, 30
LUV
53, -25, -13
HWB
188, 31%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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