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
5BCBE1
RGB
91, 203, 225
HSL
190, 69%, 62%
HSB
190, 60%, 88%
CMYK
60, 10, 0, 12
LAB
76, -28, -21
LCH
76, 35, 217
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 213
XYZ
39, 50, 79
LUV
76, -45, -28
HWB
190, 36%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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