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
5E8EAD
RGB
94, 142, 173
HSL
204, 33%, 52%
HSB
204, 46%, 68%
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 32
LAB
57, -10, -22
LCH
57, 24, 245
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 238
XYZ
22, 25, 43
LUV
57, -23, -31
HWB
204, 37%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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