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
5ACBFC
RGB
90, 203, 252
HSL
198, 96%, 67%
HSB
198, 64%, 99%
CMYK
64, 19, 0, 1
LAB
77, -22, -34
LCH
77, 41, 237
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 230
XYZ
43, 52, 100
LUV
77, -44, -52
HWB
198, 35%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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