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
508BD6
RGB
80, 139, 214
HSL
214, 62%, 58%
HSB
214, 63%, 84%
CMYK
63, 35, 0, 16
LAB
56, -2, -45
LCH
56, 45, 268
OKLCH
0.63, 0.13, 255
XYZ
25, 25, 67
LUV
56, -25, -69
HWB
214, 31%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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