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
516F96
RGB
81, 111, 150
HSL
214, 30%, 45%
HSB
214, 46%, 59%
CMYK
46, 26, 0, 41
LAB
46, -3, -25
LCH
46, 25, 263
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 255
XYZ
15, 15, 31
LUV
46, -15, -36
HWB
214, 32%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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