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
509DB0
RGB
80, 157, 176
HSL
192, 38%, 50%
HSB
192, 55%, 69%
CMYK
55, 11, 0, 31
LAB
60, -21, -18
LCH
60, 27, 220
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 216
XYZ
23, 29, 45
LUV
60, -33, -23
HWB
192, 31%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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