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
5986C2
RGB
89, 134, 194
HSL
214, 46%, 55%
HSB
214, 54%, 76%
CMYK
54, 31, 0, 24
LAB
55, -2, -37
LCH
55, 37, 266
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 256
XYZ
22, 23, 54
LUV
55, -21, -55
HWB
214, 35%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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