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
537796
RGB
83, 119, 150
HSL
208, 29%, 46%
HSB
208, 45%, 59%
CMYK
45, 21, 0, 41
LAB
48, -7, -21
LCH
48, 22, 253
OKLCH
0.55, 0.06, 245
XYZ
16, 17, 31
LUV
48, -17, -30
HWB
208, 33%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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