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
5C8DDE
RGB
92, 141, 222
HSL
217, 66%, 62%
HSB
217, 59%, 87%
CMYK
59, 36, 0, 13
LAB
58, 2, -47
LCH
58, 47, 272
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 260
XYZ
27, 27, 73
LUV
58, -22, -73
HWB
217, 36%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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