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
516F85
RGB
81, 111, 133
HSL
205, 24%, 42%
HSB
205, 39%, 52%
CMYK
39, 17, 0, 48
LAB
45, -7, -16
LCH
45, 17, 247
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 241
XYZ
13, 15, 24
LUV
45, -15, -21
HWB
205, 32%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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