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
5DDAEA
RGB
93, 218, 234
HSL
187, 77%, 64%
HSB
187, 60%, 92%
CMYK
60, 7, 0, 8
LAB
81, -33, -19
LCH
81, 38, 210
OKLCH
0.82, 0.11, 207
XYZ
44, 58, 87
LUV
81, -50, -24
HWB
187, 36%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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