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
50E2FF
RGB
80, 226, 255
HSL
190, 100%, 66%
HSB
190, 69%, 100%
CMYK
69, 11, 0, 0
LAB
83, -33, -26
LCH
83, 42, 218
OKLCH
0.85, 0.13, 214
XYZ
49, 63, 104
LUV
83, -54, -36
HWB
190, 31%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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