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
5488B4
RGB
84, 136, 180
HSL
208, 39%, 52%
HSB
208, 53%, 71%
CMYK
53, 24, 0, 29
LAB
54, -8, -29
LCH
54, 30, 254
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 245
XYZ
21, 23, 46
LUV
54, -23, -42
HWB
208, 33%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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