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
5189CA
RGB
81, 137, 202
HSL
212, 53%, 55%
HSB
212, 60%, 79%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 21
LAB
55, -4, -40
LCH
55, 40, 264
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 253
XYZ
23, 24, 59
LUV
55, -24, -60
HWB
212, 32%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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