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
5CBBE5
RGB
92, 187, 229
HSL
198, 72%, 63%
HSB
198, 60%, 90%
CMYK
60, 18, 0, 10
LAB
71, -20, -30
LCH
71, 36, 236
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 229
XYZ
36, 43, 81
LUV
71, -39, -44
HWB
198, 36%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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