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
5DADEF
RGB
93, 173, 239
HSL
207, 82%, 65%
HSB
207, 61%, 94%
CMYK
61, 28, 0, 6
LAB
68, -10, -41
LCH
68, 42, 256
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 246
XYZ
35, 38, 87
LUV
68, -33, -64
HWB
207, 36%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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