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
5BB0BA
RGB
91, 176, 186
HSL
186, 41%, 54%
HSB
186, 51%, 73%
CMYK
51, 5, 0, 27
LAB
67, -25, -14
LCH
67, 28, 209
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 206
XYZ
29, 37, 52
LUV
67, -37, -16
HWB
186, 36%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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