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
53728E
RGB
83, 114, 142
HSL
208, 26%, 44%
HSB
208, 42%, 56%
CMYK
42, 20, 0, 44
LAB
46, -6, -19
LCH
46, 20, 253
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 246
XYZ
14, 16, 28
LUV
46, -15, -26
HWB
208, 33%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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