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
5C8BCF
RGB
92, 139, 207
HSL
215, 55%, 59%
HSB
215, 56%, 81%
CMYK
56, 33, 0, 19
LAB
57, -1, -41
LCH
57, 41, 268
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 258
XYZ
25, 25, 63
LUV
57, -22, -62
HWB
215, 36%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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