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
5EA1FD
RGB
94, 161, 253
HSL
215, 98%, 68%
HSB
215, 63%, 99%
CMYK
63, 36, 0, 1
LAB
65, 0, -53
LCH
65, 53, 270
OKLCH
0.71, 0.15, 257
XYZ
35, 35, 98
LUV
65, -28, -84
HWB
215, 37%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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