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
5BB8D7
RGB
91, 184, 215
HSL
195, 61%, 60%
HSB
195, 58%, 84%
CMYK
58, 14, 0, 16
LAB
70, -22, -25
LCH
70, 33, 228
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 222
XYZ
34, 41, 70
LUV
70, -38, -35
HWB
195, 36%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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