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
537CB4
RGB
83, 124, 180
HSL
215, 39%, 52%
HSB
215, 54%, 71%
CMYK
54, 31, 0, 29
LAB
51, -2, -35
LCH
51, 35, 267
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 256
XYZ
19, 20, 46
LUV
51, -19, -51
HWB
215, 33%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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