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
567989
RGB
86, 121, 137
HSL
199, 23%, 44%
HSB
199, 37%, 54%
CMYK
37, 12, 0, 46
LAB
49, -10, -13
LCH
49, 16, 233
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 228
XYZ
15, 17, 26
LUV
49, -17, -17
HWB
199, 34%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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