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
508CC8
RGB
80, 140, 200
HSL
210, 52%, 55%
HSB
210, 60%, 78%
CMYK
60, 30, 0, 22
LAB
56, -6, -38
LCH
56, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 250
XYZ
23, 25, 58
LUV
56, -25, -57
HWB
210, 31%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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