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
5CA8CF
RGB
92, 168, 207
HSL
200, 55%, 59%
HSB
200, 56%, 81%
CMYK
56, 19, 0, 19
LAB
65, -16, -28
LCH
65, 32, 240
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 233
XYZ
30, 35, 64
LUV
65, -32, -40
HWB
200, 36%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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