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
5BBAF7
RGB
91, 186, 247
HSL
203, 91%, 66%
HSB
203, 63%, 97%
CMYK
63, 25, 0, 3
LAB
72, -15, -39
LCH
72, 42, 249
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 240
XYZ
39, 44, 94
LUV
72, -38, -60
HWB
203, 36%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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