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
5CB2ED
RGB
92, 178, 237
HSL
204, 80%, 65%
HSB
204, 61%, 93%
CMYK
61, 25, 0, 7
LAB
69, -14, -38
LCH
69, 40, 250
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 241
XYZ
36, 40, 86
LUV
69, -35, -58
HWB
204, 36%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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