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
516583
RGB
81, 101, 131
HSL
216, 24%, 42%
HSB
216, 38%, 51%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 49
LAB
42, -2, -19
LCH
42, 19, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.05, 258
XYZ
12, 13, 23
LUV
42, -11, -27
HWB
216, 32%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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