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
5DB2C2
RGB
93, 178, 194
HSL
190, 45%, 56%
HSB
190, 52%, 76%
CMYK
52, 8, 0, 24
LAB
68, -24, -17
LCH
68, 29, 215
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 211
XYZ
30, 38, 57
LUV
68, -36, -21
HWB
190, 36%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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