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
5190BC
RGB
81, 144, 188
HSL
205, 44%, 53%
HSB
205, 57%, 74%
CMYK
57, 23, 0, 26
LAB
57, -11, -30
LCH
57, 32, 249
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 241
XYZ
22, 25, 51
LUV
57, -27, -43
HWB
205, 32%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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