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
5DC4FC
RGB
93, 196, 252
HSL
201, 96%, 68%
HSB
201, 63%, 99%
CMYK
63, 22, 0, 1
LAB
75, -18, -37
LCH
75, 42, 244
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 235
XYZ
42, 49, 99
LUV
75, -41, -57
HWB
201, 36%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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