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
538DB3
RGB
83, 141, 179
HSL
204, 39%, 51%
HSB
204, 54%, 70%
CMYK
54, 21, 0, 30
LAB
56, -11, -26
LCH
56, 29, 247
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 239
XYZ
21, 24, 46
LUV
56, -26, -38
HWB
204, 33%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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