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
5D85AA
RGB
93, 133, 170
HSL
209, 31%, 52%
HSB
209, 45%, 67%
CMYK
45, 22, 0, 33
LAB
54, -7, -24
LCH
54, 25, 255
OKLCH
0.60, 0.07, 247
XYZ
20, 22, 41
LUV
54, -19, -35
HWB
209, 36%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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