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
516B8D
RGB
81, 107, 141
HSL
214, 27%, 44%
HSB
214, 43%, 55%
CMYK
43, 24, 0, 45
LAB
44, -3, -22
LCH
44, 22, 263
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 255
XYZ
13, 14, 27
LUV
44, -13, -31
HWB
214, 32%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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