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
5C8F9E
RGB
92, 143, 158
HSL
194, 26%, 49%
HSB
194, 42%, 62%
CMYK
42, 9, 0, 38
LAB
56, -15, -14
LCH
56, 20, 223
OKLCH
0.62, 0.06, 218
XYZ
20, 24, 36
LUV
56, -24, -18
HWB
194, 36%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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