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
5191DC
RGB
81, 145, 220
HSL
212, 67%, 59%
HSB
212, 63%, 86%
CMYK
63, 34, 0, 14
LAB
58, -3, -45
LCH
58, 45, 266
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 254
XYZ
26, 27, 72
LUV
58, -26, -69
HWB
212, 32%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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