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
5BC4F2
RGB
91, 196, 242
HSL
198, 85%, 65%
HSB
198, 62%, 95%
CMYK
62, 19, 0, 5
LAB
74, -21, -33
LCH
74, 39, 237
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 230
XYZ
40, 48, 91
LUV
74, -42, -48
HWB
198, 36%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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