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
5CBABF
RGB
92, 186, 191
HSL
183, 44%, 55%
HSB
183, 52%, 75%
CMYK
52, 3, 0, 25
LAB
70, -28, -12
LCH
70, 30, 202
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 200
XYZ
31, 41, 56
LUV
70, -40, -13
HWB
183, 36%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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