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
568BBD
RGB
86, 139, 189
HSL
209, 44%, 54%
HSB
209, 54%, 74%
CMYK
54, 26, 0, 26
LAB
56, -7, -32
LCH
56, 33, 258
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 248
XYZ
22, 24, 52
LUV
56, -24, -47
HWB
209, 34%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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