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
5BC2E6
RGB
91, 194, 230
HSL
196, 74%, 63%
HSB
196, 60%, 90%
CMYK
60, 16, 0, 10
LAB
73, -23, -28
LCH
73, 36, 230
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 224
XYZ
38, 47, 82
LUV
73, -41, -40
HWB
196, 36%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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