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
537996
RGB
83, 121, 150
HSL
206, 29%, 46%
HSB
206, 45%, 59%
CMYK
45, 19, 0, 41
LAB
49, -8, -20
LCH
49, 22, 249
OKLCH
0.56, 0.06, 242
XYZ
16, 18, 31
LUV
49, -18, -28
HWB
206, 33%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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