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
5485BD
RGB
84, 133, 189
HSL
212, 44%, 54%
HSB
212, 56%, 74%
CMYK
56, 30, 0, 26
LAB
54, -4, -35
LCH
54, 35, 263
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 253
XYZ
21, 22, 51
LUV
54, -22, -52
HWB
212, 33%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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