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
5AB1CD
RGB
90, 177, 205
HSL
195, 53%, 58%
HSB
195, 56%, 80%
CMYK
56, 14, 0, 20
LAB
68, -21, -23
LCH
68, 31, 227
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 222
XYZ
31, 38, 63
LUV
68, -36, -32
HWB
195, 35%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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