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
5D9BA2
RGB
93, 155, 162
HSL
186, 27%, 50%
HSB
186, 43%, 64%
CMYK
43, 4, 0, 36
LAB
60, -19, -10
LCH
60, 22, 208
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 205
XYZ
23, 28, 38
LUV
60, -28, -12
HWB
186, 36%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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