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
509DB2
RGB
80, 157, 178
HSL
193, 39%, 51%
HSB
193, 55%, 70%
CMYK
55, 12, 0, 30
LAB
60, -20, -19
LCH
60, 28, 223
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 218
XYZ
23, 29, 46
LUV
60, -33, -25
HWB
193, 31%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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