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
5BDDEF
RGB
91, 221, 239
HSL
187, 82%, 65%
HSB
187, 62%, 94%
CMYK
62, 8, 0, 6
LAB
82, -33, -20
LCH
82, 39, 211
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 208
XYZ
46, 60, 91
LUV
82, -51, -26
HWB
187, 36%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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