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
5B97BC
RGB
91, 151, 188
HSL
203, 42%, 55%
HSB
203, 52%, 74%
CMYK
52, 20, 0, 26
LAB
59, -12, -26
LCH
59, 29, 244
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 237
XYZ
24, 28, 52
LUV
59, -27, -37
HWB
203, 36%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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