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
5DD1FF
RGB
93, 209, 255
HSL
197, 100%, 68%
HSB
197, 64%, 100%
CMYK
64, 18, 0, 0
LAB
79, -24, -33
LCH
79, 41, 234
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 227
XYZ
45, 55, 103
LUV
79, -45, -49
HWB
197, 36%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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