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
5493BB
RGB
84, 147, 187
HSL
203, 43%, 53%
HSB
203, 55%, 73%
CMYK
55, 21, 0, 27
LAB
58, -12, -28
LCH
58, 30, 246
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 238
XYZ
23, 26, 51
LUV
58, -27, -40
HWB
203, 33%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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