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
05B3EF
RGB
5, 179, 239
HSL
195, 96%, 48%
HSB
195, 98%, 94%
CMYK
98, 25, 0, 6
LAB
68, -23, -41
LCH
68, 47, 241
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 232
XYZ
32, 39, 87
LUV
68, -46, -62
HWB
195, 2%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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