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
519BB6
RGB
81, 155, 182
HSL
196, 41%, 52%
HSB
196, 55%, 71%
CMYK
55, 15, 0, 29
LAB
60, -18, -22
LCH
60, 28, 230
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 224
XYZ
24, 29, 49
LUV
60, -31, -30
HWB
196, 32%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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