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
5795CC
RGB
87, 149, 204
HSL
208, 53%, 57%
HSB
208, 57%, 80%
CMYK
57, 27, 0, 20
LAB
59, -8, -35
LCH
59, 36, 257
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 247
XYZ
26, 28, 61
LUV
59, -27, -53
HWB
208, 34%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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