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
5683CD
RGB
86, 131, 205
HSL
217, 54%, 57%
HSB
217, 58%, 80%
CMYK
58, 36, 0, 20
LAB
54, 1, -44
LCH
54, 44, 272
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 260
XYZ
23, 23, 61
LUV
54, -21, -67
HWB
217, 34%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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