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
5AA4AC
RGB
90, 164, 172
HSL
186, 33%, 51%
HSB
186, 48%, 67%
CMYK
48, 5, 0, 33
LAB
63, -22, -12
LCH
63, 25, 208
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 205
XYZ
25, 32, 44
LUV
63, -33, -14
HWB
186, 35%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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