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
548195
RGB
84, 129, 149
HSL
198, 28%, 46%
HSB
198, 44%, 58%
CMYK
44, 13, 0, 42
LAB
51, -12, -16
LCH
51, 20, 233
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 228
XYZ
17, 20, 31
LUV
51, -21, -21
HWB
198, 33%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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