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
5CB5C8
RGB
92, 181, 200
HSL
191, 50%, 57%
HSB
191, 54%, 78%
CMYK
54, 9, 0, 22
LAB
69, -24, -18
LCH
69, 30, 218
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 213
XYZ
31, 39, 61
LUV
69, -38, -24
HWB
191, 36%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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