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
516F87
RGB
81, 111, 135
HSL
207, 25%, 42%
HSB
207, 40%, 53%
CMYK
40, 18, 0, 47
LAB
45, -6, -17
LCH
45, 18, 250
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 243
XYZ
13, 15, 25
LUV
45, -15, -23
HWB
207, 32%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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