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
5DCEDE
RGB
93, 206, 222
HSL
187, 66%, 62%
HSB
187, 58%, 87%
CMYK
58, 7, 0, 13
LAB
77, -30, -18
LCH
77, 35, 211
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 208
XYZ
40, 52, 77
LUV
77, -46, -23
HWB
187, 36%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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