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
5EBBC4
RGB
94, 187, 196
HSL
185, 46%, 57%
HSB
185, 52%, 77%
CMYK
52, 5, 0, 23
LAB
70, -27, -14
LCH
70, 30, 207
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 204
XYZ
32, 42, 59
LUV
70, -40, -16
HWB
185, 37%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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