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
516F98
RGB
81, 111, 152
HSL
215, 30%, 46%
HSB
215, 47%, 60%
CMYK
47, 27, 0, 40
LAB
46, -2, -26
LCH
46, 26, 265
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 256
XYZ
15, 15, 32
LUV
46, -15, -37
HWB
215, 32%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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