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
5C8291
RGB
92, 130, 145
HSL
197, 22%, 46%
HSB
197, 37%, 57%
CMYK
37, 10, 0, 43
LAB
52, -11, -13
LCH
52, 17, 229
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 224
XYZ
18, 20, 30
LUV
52, -19, -16
HWB
197, 36%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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