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
5E9FB0
RGB
94, 159, 176
HSL
192, 34%, 53%
HSB
192, 47%, 69%
CMYK
47, 10, 0, 31
LAB
62, -18, -16
LCH
62, 24, 221
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 216
XYZ
25, 30, 46
LUV
62, -29, -21
HWB
192, 37%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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