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
568295
RGB
86, 130, 149
HSL
198, 27%, 46%
HSB
198, 42%, 58%
CMYK
42, 13, 0, 42
LAB
52, -12, -15
LCH
52, 19, 232
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 227
XYZ
17, 20, 31
LUV
52, -21, -20
HWB
198, 34%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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