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
5B8CB2
RGB
91, 140, 178
HSL
206, 36%, 53%
HSB
206, 49%, 70%
CMYK
49, 21, 0, 30
LAB
56, -9, -26
LCH
56, 27, 251
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 243
XYZ
22, 24, 46
LUV
56, -23, -37
HWB
206, 36%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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