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
5C878A
RGB
92, 135, 138
HSL
184, 20%, 45%
HSB
184, 33%, 54%
CMYK
33, 2, 0, 46
LAB
53, -15, -7
LCH
53, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 201
XYZ
18, 21, 27
LUV
53, -21, -7
HWB
184, 36%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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