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
5D889E
RGB
93, 136, 158
HSL
200, 26%, 49%
HSB
200, 41%, 62%
CMYK
41, 14, 0, 38
LAB
54, -11, -17
LCH
54, 20, 237
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 231
XYZ
19, 22, 36
LUV
54, -21, -23
HWB
200, 36%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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