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
597793
RGB
89, 119, 147
HSL
209, 25%, 46%
HSB
209, 39%, 58%
CMYK
39, 19, 0, 42
LAB
49, -6, -19
LCH
49, 20, 254
OKLCH
0.56, 0.06, 247
XYZ
16, 17, 30
LUV
49, -15, -26
HWB
209, 35%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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