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
5CB9CD
RGB
92, 185, 205
HSL
191, 53%, 58%
HSB
191, 55%, 80%
CMYK
55, 10, 0, 20
LAB
70, -25, -19
LCH
70, 31, 218
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 214
XYZ
33, 41, 64
LUV
70, -39, -25
HWB
191, 36%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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