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
5A85CA
RGB
90, 133, 202
HSL
217, 51%, 57%
HSB
217, 55%, 79%
CMYK
55, 34, 0, 21
LAB
55, 0, -41
LCH
55, 41, 271
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 260
XYZ
23, 23, 59
LUV
55, -20, -62
HWB
217, 35%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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