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
5DA5FB
RGB
93, 165, 251
HSL
213, 95%, 67%
HSB
213, 63%, 98%
CMYK
63, 34, 0, 2
LAB
66, -3, -50
LCH
66, 51, 266
OKLCH
0.71, 0.15, 254
XYZ
35, 36, 96
LUV
66, -30, -80
HWB
213, 36%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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