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
5EA7DA
RGB
94, 167, 218
HSL
205, 63%, 61%
HSB
205, 57%, 85%
CMYK
57, 23, 0, 15
LAB
65, -12, -33
LCH
65, 36, 250
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 241
XYZ
31, 35, 71
LUV
65, -31, -50
HWB
205, 37%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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