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
5B7A92
RGB
91, 122, 146
HSL
206, 23%, 46%
HSB
206, 38%, 57%
CMYK
38, 16, 0, 43
LAB
50, -7, -17
LCH
50, 18, 248
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 242
XYZ
16, 18, 30
LUV
50, -16, -23
HWB
206, 36%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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