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
05CFF2
RGB
5, 207, 242
HSL
189, 96%, 48%
HSB
189, 98%, 95%
CMYK
98, 14, 0, 5
LAB
76, -35, -30
LCH
76, 46, 221
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 216
XYZ
38, 51, 92
LUV
76, -55, -42
HWB
189, 2%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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