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
5AA2AF
RGB
90, 162, 175
HSL
189, 35%, 52%
HSB
189, 49%, 69%
CMYK
49, 7, 0, 31
LAB
62, -21, -14
LCH
62, 25, 214
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 211
XYZ
25, 31, 45
LUV
62, -32, -18
HWB
189, 35%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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