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
5B95A8
RGB
91, 149, 168
HSL
195, 31%, 51%
HSB
195, 46%, 66%
CMYK
46, 11, 0, 34
LAB
58, -16, -16
LCH
58, 23, 226
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 221
XYZ
22, 27, 41
LUV
58, -26, -22
HWB
195, 36%, 34%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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