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
5EA2F8
RGB
94, 162, 248
HSL
214, 92%, 67%
HSB
214, 62%, 97%
CMYK
62, 35, 0, 3
LAB
65, -2, -50
LCH
65, 50, 267
OKLCH
0.71, 0.14, 255
XYZ
34, 35, 94
LUV
65, -29, -79
HWB
214, 37%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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