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
5CCDF1
RGB
92, 205, 241
HSL
194, 84%, 65%
HSB
194, 62%, 95%
CMYK
62, 15, 0, 5
LAB
77, -25, -28
LCH
77, 38, 228
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 222
XYZ
42, 52, 91
LUV
77, -45, -40
HWB
194, 36%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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