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
5A8596
RGB
90, 133, 150
HSL
197, 25%, 47%
HSB
197, 40%, 59%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 41
LAB
53, -12, -14
LCH
53, 18, 230
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 225
XYZ
18, 21, 32
LUV
53, -21, -19
HWB
197, 35%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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