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
5C8CA0
RGB
92, 140, 160
HSL
198, 27%, 49%
HSB
198, 43%, 63%
CMYK
42, 12, 0, 37
LAB
55, -13, -16
LCH
55, 21, 232
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 226
XYZ
20, 24, 37
LUV
55, -23, -22
HWB
198, 36%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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