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
5BCDDE
RGB
91, 205, 222
HSL
188, 66%, 61%
HSB
188, 59%, 87%
CMYK
59, 8, 0, 13
LAB
76, -30, -19
LCH
76, 35, 212
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 209
XYZ
39, 51, 77
LUV
76, -46, -24
HWB
188, 36%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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