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
508EA2
RGB
80, 142, 162
HSL
195, 34%, 47%
HSB
195, 51%, 64%
CMYK
51, 12, 0, 36
LAB
55, -17, -17
LCH
55, 24, 226
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 221
XYZ
20, 24, 38
LUV
55, -27, -23
HWB
195, 31%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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