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
5BA2E2
RGB
91, 162, 226
HSL
208, 70%, 62%
HSB
208, 60%, 89%
CMYK
60, 28, 0, 11
LAB
64, -9, -40
LCH
64, 41, 258
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 248
XYZ
31, 34, 77
LUV
64, -30, -61
HWB
208, 36%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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