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
597284
RGB
89, 114, 132
HSL
205, 19%, 43%
HSB
205, 33%, 52%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 48
LAB
47, -6, -13
LCH
47, 14, 245
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 240
XYZ
14, 16, 24
LUV
47, -13, -17
HWB
205, 35%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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