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
05A2CB
RGB
5, 162, 203
HSL
192, 95%, 41%
HSB
192, 98%, 80%
CMYK
98, 20, 0, 20
LAB
61, -25, -32
LCH
61, 40, 231
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 224
XYZ
24, 30, 61
LUV
61, -43, -45
HWB
192, 2%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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