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
5C8F96
RGB
92, 143, 150
HSL
187, 24%, 47%
HSB
187, 39%, 59%
CMYK
39, 5, 0, 41
LAB
56, -16, -9
LCH
56, 19, 210
OKLCH
0.62, 0.06, 207
XYZ
20, 24, 32
LUV
56, -24, -11
HWB
187, 36%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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