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
5BB4F2
RGB
91, 180, 242
HSL
205, 85%, 65%
HSB
205, 62%, 95%
CMYK
62, 26, 0, 5
LAB
70, -14, -40
LCH
70, 42, 251
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 242
XYZ
37, 41, 90
LUV
70, -36, -61
HWB
205, 36%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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