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
5090E6
RGB
80, 144, 230
HSL
214, 75%, 61%
HSB
214, 65%, 90%
CMYK
65, 37, 0, 10
LAB
59, 0, -51
LCH
59, 51, 270
OKLCH
0.65, 0.15, 256
XYZ
28, 27, 79
LUV
59, -26, -78
HWB
214, 31%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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