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
509BF7
RGB
80, 155, 247
HSL
213, 91%, 64%
HSB
213, 68%, 97%
CMYK
68, 37, 0, 3
LAB
62, -1, -54
LCH
62, 54, 268
OKLCH
0.68, 0.16, 255
XYZ
32, 32, 92
LUV
62, -29, -84
HWB
213, 31%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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