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
509CD5
RGB
80, 156, 213
HSL
206, 61%, 57%
HSB
206, 62%, 84%
CMYK
62, 27, 0, 16
LAB
61, -11, -37
LCH
61, 38, 253
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 243
XYZ
27, 30, 67
LUV
61, -31, -55
HWB
206, 31%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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