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
5CC8D3
RGB
92, 200, 211
HSL
186, 57%, 59%
HSB
186, 56%, 83%
CMYK
56, 5, 0, 17
LAB
75, -30, -15
LCH
75, 34, 207
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 204
XYZ
37, 48, 69
LUV
75, -44, -19
HWB
186, 36%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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