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
5B8488
RGB
91, 132, 136
HSL
185, 20%, 45%
HSB
185, 33%, 53%
CMYK
33, 3, 0, 47
LAB
52, -14, -7
LCH
52, 16, 207
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 204
XYZ
17, 21, 26
LUV
52, -20, -8
HWB
185, 36%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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