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
5183AA
RGB
81, 131, 170
HSL
206, 35%, 49%
HSB
206, 52%, 67%
CMYK
52, 23, 0, 33
LAB
52, -9, -26
LCH
52, 28, 251
OKLCH
0.59, 0.08, 243
XYZ
19, 21, 41
LUV
52, -22, -38
HWB
206, 32%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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