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
5D91C2
RGB
93, 145, 194
HSL
209, 45%, 56%
HSB
209, 52%, 76%
CMYK
52, 25, 0, 24
LAB
58, -7, -31
LCH
58, 32, 257
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 248
XYZ
24, 26, 55
LUV
58, -24, -47
HWB
209, 36%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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