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
5C9EBB
RGB
92, 158, 187
HSL
198, 41%, 55%
HSB
198, 51%, 73%
CMYK
51, 16, 0, 27
LAB
62, -16, -22
LCH
62, 27, 234
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 228
XYZ
26, 30, 52
LUV
62, -29, -31
HWB
198, 36%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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