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
538BB0
RGB
83, 139, 176
HSL
204, 37%, 51%
HSB
204, 53%, 69%
CMYK
53, 21, 0, 31
LAB
55, -11, -26
LCH
55, 28, 247
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 239
XYZ
21, 23, 45
LUV
55, -25, -37
HWB
204, 33%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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