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
5387DB
RGB
83, 135, 219
HSL
217, 65%, 59%
HSB
217, 62%, 86%
CMYK
62, 38, 0, 14
LAB
56, 2, -49
LCH
56, 49, 273
OKLCH
0.63, 0.14, 260
XYZ
25, 24, 70
LUV
56, -23, -76
HWB
217, 33%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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