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
5BBCD6
RGB
91, 188, 214
HSL
193, 60%, 60%
HSB
193, 57%, 84%
CMYK
57, 12, 0, 16
LAB
71, -24, -22
LCH
71, 33, 223
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 218
XYZ
34, 43, 70
LUV
71, -40, -31
HWB
193, 36%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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