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
5BBAC3
RGB
91, 186, 195
HSL
185, 46%, 56%
HSB
185, 53%, 76%
CMYK
53, 5, 0, 24
LAB
70, -27, -14
LCH
70, 31, 206
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 204
XYZ
32, 41, 58
LUV
70, -40, -16
HWB
185, 36%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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