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
5C8396
RGB
92, 131, 150
HSL
200, 24%, 47%
HSB
200, 39%, 59%
CMYK
39, 13, 0, 41
LAB
52, -10, -15
LCH
52, 18, 235
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 230
XYZ
18, 21, 32
LUV
52, -19, -20
HWB
200, 36%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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