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
5A8891
RGB
90, 136, 145
HSL
190, 23%, 46%
HSB
190, 38%, 57%
CMYK
38, 6, 0, 43
LAB
54, -14, -10
LCH
54, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.60, 0.05, 211
XYZ
18, 22, 30
LUV
54, -22, -12
HWB
190, 35%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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