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
5795AB
RGB
87, 149, 171
HSL
196, 33%, 51%
HSB
196, 49%, 67%
CMYK
49, 13, 0, 33
LAB
58, -16, -18
LCH
58, 24, 228
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 223
XYZ
22, 26, 42
LUV
58, -28, -25
HWB
196, 34%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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