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
5190AE
RGB
81, 144, 174
HSL
199, 36%, 50%
HSB
199, 53%, 68%
CMYK
53, 17, 0, 32
LAB
56, -15, -22
LCH
56, 27, 237
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 230
XYZ
21, 25, 44
LUV
56, -27, -31
HWB
199, 32%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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