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
51858C
RGB
81, 133, 140
HSL
187, 27%, 43%
HSB
187, 42%, 55%
CMYK
42, 5, 0, 45
LAB
52, -17, -10
LCH
52, 19, 210
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 207
XYZ
17, 20, 28
LUV
52, -24, -11
HWB
187, 32%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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