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
5BDAFF
RGB
91, 218, 255
HSL
194, 100%, 68%
HSB
194, 64%, 100%
CMYK
64, 15, 0, 0
LAB
81, -28, -29
LCH
81, 41, 226
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 220
XYZ
47, 60, 104
LUV
81, -49, -42
HWB
194, 36%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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