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
5D9AA8
RGB
93, 154, 168
HSL
191, 30%, 51%
HSB
191, 45%, 66%
CMYK
45, 8, 0, 34
LAB
60, -18, -14
LCH
60, 23, 218
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 214
XYZ
23, 28, 41
LUV
60, -28, -18
HWB
191, 36%, 34%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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