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
5B779E
RGB
91, 119, 158
HSL
215, 27%, 49%
HSB
215, 42%, 62%
CMYK
42, 25, 0, 38
LAB
49, -2, -25
LCH
49, 25, 264
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 257
XYZ
17, 18, 35
LUV
49, -14, -35
HWB
215, 36%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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