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
5C8A9B
RGB
92, 138, 155
HSL
196, 26%, 48%
HSB
196, 41%, 61%
CMYK
41, 11, 0, 39
LAB
55, -13, -14
LCH
55, 19, 228
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 223
XYZ
19, 23, 34
LUV
55, -22, -19
HWB
196, 36%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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