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
5693DD
RGB
86, 147, 221
HSL
213, 67%, 60%
HSB
213, 61%, 87%
CMYK
61, 33, 0, 13
LAB
59, -3, -44
LCH
59, 45, 266
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 254
XYZ
27, 28, 72
LUV
59, -26, -68
HWB
213, 34%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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