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
568ADE
RGB
86, 138, 222
HSL
217, 67%, 60%
HSB
217, 61%, 87%
CMYK
61, 38, 0, 13
LAB
57, 2, -49
LCH
57, 49, 272
OKLCH
0.64, 0.14, 260
XYZ
26, 25, 73
LUV
57, -23, -76
HWB
217, 34%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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