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
5EB5EE
RGB
94, 181, 238
HSL
204, 81%, 65%
HSB
204, 61%, 93%
CMYK
61, 24, 0, 7
LAB
70, -14, -37
LCH
70, 40, 249
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 240
XYZ
37, 42, 87
LUV
70, -36, -56
HWB
204, 37%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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