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
5D8A8D
RGB
93, 138, 141
HSL
184, 21%, 46%
HSB
184, 34%, 55%
CMYK
34, 2, 0, 45
LAB
54, -15, -7
LCH
54, 17, 204
OKLCH
0.60, 0.05, 201
XYZ
18, 22, 29
LUV
54, -22, -7
HWB
184, 36%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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