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
5D98A5
RGB
93, 152, 165
HSL
191, 29%, 51%
HSB
191, 44%, 65%
CMYK
44, 8, 0, 35
LAB
59, -17, -13
LCH
59, 22, 217
OKLCH
0.64, 0.06, 213
XYZ
23, 27, 40
LUV
59, -27, -17
HWB
191, 36%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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