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
5CBBE0
RGB
92, 187, 224
HSL
197, 68%, 62%
HSB
197, 59%, 88%
CMYK
59, 17, 0, 12
LAB
71, -21, -28
LCH
71, 35, 233
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 226
XYZ
36, 43, 77
LUV
71, -39, -40
HWB
197, 36%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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