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
5D82BD
RGB
93, 130, 189
HSL
217, 42%, 55%
HSB
217, 51%, 74%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 26
LAB
54, 0, -35
LCH
54, 35, 269
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 259
XYZ
22, 22, 51
LUV
54, -18, -53
HWB
217, 36%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.