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
5D8D97
RGB
93, 141, 151
HSL
190, 24%, 48%
HSB
190, 38%, 59%
CMYK
38, 7, 0, 41
LAB
55, -15, -11
LCH
55, 18, 216
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 212
XYZ
20, 24, 33
LUV
55, -23, -13
HWB
190, 36%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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