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
577DB2
RGB
87, 125, 178
HSL
215, 37%, 52%
HSB
215, 51%, 70%
CMYK
51, 30, 0, 30
LAB
51, -2, -33
LCH
51, 33, 266
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 257
XYZ
19, 20, 45
LUV
51, -18, -48
HWB
215, 34%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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