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
5CB7EF
RGB
92, 183, 239
HSL
203, 82%, 65%
HSB
203, 62%, 94%
CMYK
62, 23, 0, 6
LAB
71, -16, -37
LCH
71, 40, 247
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 238
XYZ
37, 42, 88
LUV
71, -37, -56
HWB
203, 36%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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