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
5487A5
RGB
84, 135, 165
HSL
202, 33%, 49%
HSB
202, 49%, 65%
CMYK
49, 18, 0, 35
LAB
54, -11, -22
LCH
54, 24, 242
OKLCH
0.60, 0.07, 236
XYZ
19, 22, 39
LUV
54, -23, -30
HWB
202, 33%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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