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
5196CC
RGB
81, 150, 204
HSL
206, 55%, 56%
HSB
206, 60%, 80%
CMYK
60, 26, 0, 20
LAB
59, -10, -35
LCH
59, 36, 254
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 244
XYZ
25, 28, 61
LUV
59, -29, -52
HWB
206, 32%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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