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
538EA1
RGB
83, 142, 161
HSL
195, 32%, 48%
HSB
195, 48%, 63%
CMYK
48, 12, 0, 37
LAB
56, -16, -16
LCH
56, 23, 226
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 221
XYZ
20, 24, 37
LUV
56, -26, -22
HWB
195, 33%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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