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
5CB0BD
RGB
92, 176, 189
HSL
188, 42%, 55%
HSB
188, 51%, 74%
CMYK
51, 7, 0, 26
LAB
67, -24, -15
LCH
67, 28, 212
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 209
XYZ
29, 37, 54
LUV
67, -36, -19
HWB
188, 36%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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