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
5697C5
RGB
86, 151, 197
HSL
205, 49%, 55%
HSB
205, 56%, 77%
CMYK
56, 23, 0, 23
LAB
60, -11, -31
LCH
60, 33, 250
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 241
XYZ
25, 28, 57
LUV
60, -28, -45
HWB
205, 34%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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