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
5E93BF
RGB
94, 147, 191
HSL
207, 43%, 56%
HSB
207, 51%, 75%
CMYK
51, 23, 0, 25
LAB
59, -9, -29
LCH
59, 30, 253
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 245
XYZ
24, 27, 53
LUV
59, -24, -42
HWB
207, 37%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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