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
5B778D
RGB
91, 119, 141
HSL
206, 22%, 45%
HSB
206, 35%, 55%
CMYK
35, 16, 0, 45
LAB
48, -6, -16
LCH
48, 17, 248
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 242
XYZ
16, 17, 28
LUV
48, -14, -21
HWB
206, 36%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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