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
50ACCA
RGB
80, 172, 202
HSL
195, 54%, 55%
HSB
195, 60%, 79%
CMYK
60, 15, 0, 21
LAB
66, -22, -24
LCH
66, 32, 228
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 222
XYZ
29, 35, 61
LUV
66, -37, -34
HWB
195, 31%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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