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
51858D
RGB
81, 133, 141
HSL
188, 27%, 44%
HSB
188, 43%, 55%
CMYK
43, 6, 0, 45
LAB
52, -16, -10
LCH
52, 19, 212
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 208
XYZ
17, 20, 28
LUV
52, -24, -12
HWB
188, 32%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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