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
5BB4BC
RGB
91, 180, 188
HSL
185, 42%, 55%
HSB
185, 52%, 74%
CMYK
52, 4, 0, 26
LAB
68, -26, -13
LCH
68, 29, 206
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 203
XYZ
30, 38, 53
LUV
68, -38, -15
HWB
185, 36%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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