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
577891
RGB
87, 120, 145
HSL
206, 25%, 45%
HSB
206, 40%, 57%
CMYK
40, 17, 0, 43
LAB
49, -7, -18
LCH
49, 19, 248
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 242
XYZ
16, 18, 29
LUV
49, -16, -24
HWB
206, 34%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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