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
5AC0F5
RGB
90, 192, 245
HSL
201, 89%, 66%
HSB
201, 63%, 96%
CMYK
63, 22, 0, 4
LAB
73, -19, -36
LCH
73, 40, 242
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 234
XYZ
40, 46, 93
LUV
73, -40, -54
HWB
201, 35%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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