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
537E85
RGB
83, 126, 133
HSL
188, 23%, 42%
HSB
188, 38%, 52%
CMYK
38, 5, 0, 48
LAB
50, -14, -9
LCH
50, 17, 212
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 209
XYZ
15, 18, 25
LUV
50, -20, -10
HWB
188, 33%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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