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
5BB9FC
RGB
91, 185, 252
HSL
205, 96%, 67%
HSB
205, 64%, 99%
CMYK
64, 27, 0, 1
LAB
72, -14, -42
LCH
72, 44, 252
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 242
XYZ
39, 44, 98
LUV
72, -37, -65
HWB
205, 36%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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