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
5E808A
RGB
94, 128, 138
HSL
194, 19%, 45%
HSB
194, 32%, 54%
CMYK
32, 7, 0, 46
LAB
51, -11, -10
LCH
51, 14, 222
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 218
XYZ
17, 20, 27
LUV
51, -17, -12
HWB
194, 37%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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