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
5681BF
RGB
86, 129, 191
HSL
215, 45%, 54%
HSB
215, 55%, 75%
CMYK
55, 32, 0, 25
LAB
53, -1, -38
LCH
53, 38, 268
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 258
XYZ
21, 21, 52
LUV
53, -20, -56
HWB
215, 34%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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