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
5D9FA5
RGB
93, 159, 165
HSL
185, 29%, 51%
HSB
185, 44%, 65%
CMYK
44, 4, 0, 35
LAB
61, -21, -10
LCH
61, 23, 206
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 203
XYZ
24, 30, 40
LUV
61, -30, -11
HWB
185, 36%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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