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
5BBFC7
RGB
91, 191, 199
HSL
184, 49%, 57%
HSB
184, 54%, 78%
CMYK
54, 4, 0, 22
LAB
72, -29, -13
LCH
72, 32, 205
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 202
XYZ
33, 44, 61
LUV
72, -42, -16
HWB
184, 36%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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