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
5ACAE5
RGB
90, 202, 229
HSL
192, 73%, 63%
HSB
192, 61%, 90%
CMYK
61, 12, 0, 10
LAB
76, -27, -24
LCH
76, 36, 221
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 216
XYZ
39, 50, 82
LUV
76, -45, -33
HWB
192, 35%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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