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
509FAE
RGB
80, 159, 174
HSL
190, 37%, 50%
HSB
190, 54%, 68%
CMYK
54, 9, 0, 32
LAB
61, -22, -16
LCH
61, 27, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 212
XYZ
23, 30, 45
LUV
61, -34, -20
HWB
190, 31%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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