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
509FBB
RGB
80, 159, 187
HSL
196, 44%, 52%
HSB
196, 57%, 73%
CMYK
57, 15, 0, 27
LAB
61, -19, -22
LCH
61, 29, 230
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 224
XYZ
25, 30, 52
LUV
61, -33, -31
HWB
196, 31%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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