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
538ABC
RGB
83, 138, 188
HSL
209, 44%, 53%
HSB
209, 56%, 74%
CMYK
56, 27, 0, 26
LAB
55, -8, -32
LCH
55, 33, 257
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 247
XYZ
22, 24, 51
LUV
55, -24, -48
HWB
209, 33%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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