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
5AA1FF
RGB
90, 161, 255
HSL
214, 100%, 68%
HSB
214, 65%, 100%
CMYK
65, 37, 0, 0
LAB
65, -1, -54
LCH
65, 54, 269
OKLCH
0.71, 0.16, 256
XYZ
35, 35, 99
LUV
65, -29, -86
HWB
214, 35%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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