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
509BBC
RGB
80, 155, 188
HSL
198, 45%, 53%
HSB
198, 57%, 74%
CMYK
57, 18, 0, 26
LAB
60, -17, -25
LCH
60, 30, 236
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 229
XYZ
24, 29, 52
LUV
60, -31, -35
HWB
198, 31%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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