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
5B8EA2
RGB
91, 142, 162
HSL
197, 28%, 50%
HSB
197, 44%, 64%
CMYK
44, 12, 0, 36
LAB
56, -14, -16
LCH
56, 21, 230
OKLCH
0.62, 0.06, 225
XYZ
21, 24, 38
LUV
56, -24, -22
HWB
197, 36%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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