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
5C7D8A
RGB
92, 125, 138
HSL
197, 20%, 45%
HSB
197, 33%, 54%
CMYK
33, 9, 0, 46
LAB
50, -10, -11
LCH
50, 15, 229
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 224
XYZ
16, 19, 27
LUV
50, -16, -14
HWB
197, 36%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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