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
5394DC
RGB
83, 148, 220
HSL
212, 66%, 59%
HSB
212, 62%, 86%
CMYK
62, 33, 0, 14
LAB
59, -5, -44
LCH
59, 44, 264
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 252
XYZ
27, 28, 72
LUV
59, -27, -67
HWB
212, 33%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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