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
5C8EBD
RGB
92, 142, 189
HSL
209, 42%, 55%
HSB
209, 51%, 74%
CMYK
51, 25, 0, 26
LAB
57, -7, -30
LCH
57, 31, 257
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 248
XYZ
23, 25, 52
LUV
57, -23, -45
HWB
209, 36%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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