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
5D9FAC
RGB
93, 159, 172
HSL
190, 32%, 52%
HSB
190, 46%, 67%
CMYK
46, 8, 0, 33
LAB
61, -19, -14
LCH
61, 24, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 212
XYZ
24, 30, 44
LUV
61, -30, -17
HWB
190, 36%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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