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
576C85
RGB
87, 108, 133
HSL
213, 21%, 43%
HSB
213, 35%, 52%
CMYK
35, 19, 0, 48
LAB
45, -3, -17
LCH
45, 17, 259
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 253
XYZ
14, 14, 24
LUV
45, -11, -23
HWB
213, 34%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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