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
5397F5
RGB
83, 151, 245
HSL
215, 89%, 64%
HSB
215, 66%, 96%
CMYK
66, 38, 0, 4
LAB
61, 1, -54
LCH
61, 54, 271
OKLCH
0.68, 0.16, 257
XYZ
31, 31, 91
LUV
61, -27, -85
HWB
215, 33%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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