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
5BB0F2
RGB
91, 176, 242
HSL
206, 85%, 65%
HSB
206, 62%, 95%
CMYK
62, 27, 0, 5
LAB
69, -12, -41
LCH
69, 43, 254
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 244
XYZ
36, 40, 90
LUV
69, -34, -64
HWB
206, 36%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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