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
538CA8
RGB
83, 140, 168
HSL
200, 34%, 49%
HSB
200, 51%, 66%
CMYK
51, 17, 0, 34
LAB
55, -13, -21
LCH
55, 25, 237
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 231
XYZ
20, 23, 41
LUV
55, -25, -29
HWB
200, 33%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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