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
5BC5CE
RGB
91, 197, 206
HSL
185, 54%, 58%
HSB
185, 56%, 81%
CMYK
56, 4, 0, 19
LAB
74, -30, -14
LCH
74, 33, 206
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 203
XYZ
35, 47, 66
LUV
74, -44, -17
HWB
185, 36%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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