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
508FCA
RGB
80, 143, 202
HSL
209, 54%, 55%
HSB
209, 60%, 79%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 21
LAB
57, -7, -37
LCH
57, 38, 259
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 249
XYZ
24, 26, 60
LUV
57, -26, -56
HWB
209, 31%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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