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
5EA2B6
RGB
94, 162, 182
HSL
194, 38%, 54%
HSB
194, 48%, 71%
CMYK
48, 11, 0, 29
LAB
63, -18, -17
LCH
63, 25, 224
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 219
XYZ
26, 32, 49
LUV
63, -30, -23
HWB
194, 37%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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