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
5CA3DA
RGB
92, 163, 218
HSL
206, 63%, 61%
HSB
206, 58%, 85%
CMYK
58, 25, 0, 15
LAB
64, -11, -35
LCH
64, 37, 253
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 244
XYZ
30, 34, 71
LUV
64, -30, -53
HWB
206, 36%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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