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
5AE8FA
RGB
90, 232, 250
HSL
187, 94%, 67%
HSB
187, 64%, 98%
CMYK
64, 7, 0, 2
LAB
85, -36, -21
LCH
85, 41, 210
OKLCH
0.86, 0.12, 207
XYZ
50, 67, 101
LUV
85, -54, -27
HWB
187, 35%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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