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
5C838B
RGB
92, 131, 139
HSL
190, 20%, 45%
HSB
190, 34%, 55%
CMYK
34, 6, 0, 45
LAB
52, -13, -9
LCH
52, 15, 215
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 212
XYZ
17, 20, 27
LUV
52, -19, -11
HWB
190, 36%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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