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
5D8A90
RGB
93, 138, 144
HSL
187, 22%, 46%
HSB
187, 35%, 56%
CMYK
35, 4, 0, 44
LAB
54, -15, -8
LCH
54, 17, 210
OKLCH
0.60, 0.05, 206
XYZ
19, 23, 30
LUV
54, -22, -10
HWB
187, 36%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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