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
5198E8
RGB
81, 152, 232
HSL
212, 77%, 61%
HSB
212, 65%, 91%
CMYK
65, 34, 0, 9
LAB
61, -4, -48
LCH
61, 48, 265
OKLCH
0.67, 0.14, 253
XYZ
29, 30, 81
LUV
61, -29, -74
HWB
212, 32%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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