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
538AAE
RGB
83, 138, 174
HSL
204, 36%, 50%
HSB
204, 52%, 68%
CMYK
52, 21, 0, 32
LAB
55, -11, -25
LCH
55, 27, 246
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 239
XYZ
20, 23, 43
LUV
55, -24, -36
HWB
204, 33%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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