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
5685C2
RGB
86, 133, 194
HSL
214, 47%, 55%
HSB
214, 56%, 76%
CMYK
56, 31, 0, 24
LAB
54, -3, -37
LCH
54, 37, 266
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 255
XYZ
22, 23, 54
LUV
54, -21, -56
HWB
214, 34%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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