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
5EADCC
RGB
94, 173, 204
HSL
197, 52%, 58%
HSB
197, 54%, 80%
CMYK
54, 15, 0, 20
LAB
67, -19, -24
LCH
67, 30, 232
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 226
XYZ
30, 37, 63
LUV
67, -34, -34
HWB
197, 37%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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