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
5B95D2
RGB
91, 149, 210
HSL
211, 57%, 59%
HSB
211, 57%, 82%
CMYK
57, 29, 0, 18
LAB
60, -6, -38
LCH
60, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 251
XYZ
27, 28, 65
LUV
60, -26, -57
HWB
211, 36%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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