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
5488D5
RGB
84, 136, 213
HSL
216, 61%, 58%
HSB
216, 61%, 84%
CMYK
61, 36, 0, 16
LAB
56, 0, -46
LCH
56, 46, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.13, 258
XYZ
24, 24, 66
LUV
56, -23, -70
HWB
216, 33%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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