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
509ADD
RGB
80, 154, 221
HSL
209, 67%, 59%
HSB
209, 64%, 87%
CMYK
64, 30, 0, 13
LAB
61, -8, -42
LCH
61, 42, 259
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 248
XYZ
28, 30, 73
LUV
61, -30, -64
HWB
209, 31%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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