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
5488D2
RGB
84, 136, 210
HSL
215, 58%, 58%
HSB
215, 60%, 82%
CMYK
60, 35, 0, 18
LAB
56, -1, -44
LCH
56, 44, 269
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 257
XYZ
24, 24, 64
LUV
56, -23, -67
HWB
215, 33%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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