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
5BA9FF
RGB
91, 169, 255
HSL
211, 100%, 68%
HSB
211, 64%, 100%
CMYK
64, 34, 0, 0
LAB
67, -5, -51
LCH
67, 51, 265
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 253
XYZ
37, 38, 100
LUV
67, -31, -80
HWB
211, 36%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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