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
5BBFF9
RGB
91, 191, 249
HSL
202, 93%, 67%
HSB
202, 63%, 98%
CMYK
63, 23, 0, 2
LAB
73, -17, -38
LCH
73, 42, 246
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 237
XYZ
40, 46, 96
LUV
73, -39, -58
HWB
202, 36%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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