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
5E8CD0
RGB
94, 140, 208
HSL
216, 55%, 59%
HSB
216, 55%, 82%
CMYK
55, 33, 0, 18
LAB
57, -1, -40
LCH
57, 40, 269
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 258
XYZ
25, 26, 63
LUV
57, -21, -62
HWB
216, 37%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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