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
5BC9FE
RGB
91, 201, 254
HSL
200, 99%, 68%
HSB
200, 64%, 100%
CMYK
64, 21, 0, 0
LAB
76, -21, -36
LCH
76, 42, 240
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 232
XYZ
43, 51, 101
LUV
76, -43, -55
HWB
200, 36%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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