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
5AA2AB
RGB
90, 162, 171
HSL
187, 33%, 51%
HSB
187, 47%, 67%
CMYK
47, 5, 0, 33
LAB
62, -22, -12
LCH
62, 25, 209
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 206
XYZ
24, 31, 43
LUV
62, -32, -14
HWB
187, 35%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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