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
5EBACB
RGB
94, 186, 203
HSL
189, 51%, 58%
HSB
189, 54%, 80%
CMYK
54, 8, 0, 20
LAB
70, -25, -18
LCH
70, 31, 215
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 211
XYZ
33, 42, 63
LUV
70, -39, -23
HWB
189, 37%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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