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
5EA8B0
RGB
94, 168, 176
HSL
186, 34%, 53%
HSB
186, 47%, 69%
CMYK
47, 5, 0, 31
LAB
64, -22, -12
LCH
64, 25, 208
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 205
XYZ
26, 34, 46
LUV
64, -33, -14
HWB
186, 37%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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