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
5683B2
RGB
86, 131, 178
HSL
211, 37%, 52%
HSB
211, 52%, 70%
CMYK
52, 26, 0, 30
LAB
53, -6, -30
LCH
53, 31, 259
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 250
XYZ
20, 21, 45
LUV
53, -21, -44
HWB
211, 34%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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