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
5B8BBD
RGB
91, 139, 189
HSL
211, 43%, 55%
HSB
211, 52%, 74%
CMYK
52, 26, 0, 26
LAB
56, -6, -32
LCH
56, 32, 260
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 250
XYZ
23, 24, 52
LUV
56, -22, -47
HWB
211, 36%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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