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
5AB0CA
RGB
90, 176, 202
HSL
194, 51%, 57%
HSB
194, 55%, 79%
CMYK
55, 13, 0, 21
LAB
67, -21, -22
LCH
67, 31, 225
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 220
XYZ
30, 37, 61
LUV
67, -36, -30
HWB
194, 35%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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