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
519BBE
RGB
81, 155, 190
HSL
199, 46%, 53%
HSB
199, 57%, 75%
CMYK
57, 18, 0, 25
LAB
60, -16, -26
LCH
60, 30, 238
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 231
XYZ
24, 29, 53
LUV
60, -31, -37
HWB
199, 32%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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