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
5EA4AA
RGB
94, 164, 170
HSL
185, 31%, 52%
HSB
185, 45%, 67%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 33
LAB
63, -22, -10
LCH
63, 24, 206
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 203
XYZ
25, 32, 43
LUV
63, -31, -12
HWB
185, 37%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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