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
5CABC5
RGB
92, 171, 197
HSL
195, 48%, 57%
HSB
195, 53%, 77%
CMYK
53, 13, 0, 23
LAB
66, -20, -21
LCH
66, 29, 227
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 222
XYZ
29, 35, 58
LUV
66, -34, -29
HWB
195, 36%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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