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
5D8BD2
RGB
93, 139, 210
HSL
216, 57%, 59%
HSB
216, 56%, 82%
CMYK
56, 34, 0, 18
LAB
57, 0, -42
LCH
57, 42, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 259
XYZ
25, 25, 65
LUV
57, -21, -64
HWB
216, 36%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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