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
5B98BB
RGB
91, 152, 187
HSL
202, 41%, 55%
HSB
202, 51%, 73%
CMYK
51, 19, 0, 27
LAB
60, -13, -25
LCH
60, 28, 242
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 235
XYZ
25, 28, 51
LUV
60, -27, -36
HWB
202, 36%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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