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
5BDCF9
RGB
91, 220, 249
HSL
191, 93%, 67%
HSB
191, 63%, 98%
CMYK
63, 12, 0, 2
LAB
81, -30, -25
LCH
81, 40, 220
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 215
XYZ
47, 60, 99
LUV
81, -50, -36
HWB
191, 36%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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