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
5C91DA
RGB
92, 145, 218
HSL
215, 63%, 61%
HSB
215, 58%, 85%
CMYK
58, 33, 0, 15
LAB
59, -2, -43
LCH
59, 43, 268
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 257
XYZ
27, 28, 70
LUV
59, -24, -67
HWB
215, 36%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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