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
50879A
RGB
80, 135, 154
HSL
195, 32%, 46%
HSB
195, 48%, 60%
CMYK
48, 12, 0, 40
LAB
53, -15, -16
LCH
53, 22, 227
OKLCH
0.59, 0.06, 222
XYZ
18, 21, 34
LUV
53, -25, -21
HWB
195, 31%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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