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
5CB1DA
RGB
92, 177, 218
HSL
200, 63%, 61%
HSB
200, 58%, 85%
CMYK
58, 19, 0, 15
LAB
68, -18, -29
LCH
68, 34, 239
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 231
XYZ
33, 39, 72
LUV
68, -35, -43
HWB
200, 36%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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