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
5EA5C5
RGB
94, 165, 197
HSL
199, 47%, 57%
HSB
199, 52%, 77%
CMYK
52, 16, 0, 23
LAB
64, -16, -24
LCH
64, 29, 235
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 229
XYZ
28, 33, 58
LUV
64, -31, -34
HWB
199, 37%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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