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
51969E
RGB
81, 150, 158
HSL
186, 32%, 47%
HSB
186, 49%, 62%
CMYK
49, 5, 0, 38
LAB
58, -21, -11
LCH
58, 24, 208
OKLCH
0.63, 0.07, 205
XYZ
20, 26, 36
LUV
58, -30, -13
HWB
186, 32%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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