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
5790BC
RGB
87, 144, 188
HSL
206, 43%, 54%
HSB
206, 54%, 74%
CMYK
54, 23, 0, 26
LAB
57, -10, -29
LCH
57, 31, 252
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 243
XYZ
23, 26, 51
LUV
57, -25, -43
HWB
206, 34%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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