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
538DBF
RGB
83, 141, 191
HSL
208, 46%, 54%
HSB
208, 57%, 75%
CMYK
57, 26, 0, 25
LAB
56, -8, -32
LCH
56, 33, 256
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 246
XYZ
22, 25, 53
LUV
56, -25, -48
HWB
208, 33%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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