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
5EBED2
RGB
94, 190, 210
HSL
190, 56%, 60%
HSB
190, 55%, 82%
CMYK
55, 10, 0, 18
LAB
72, -25, -19
LCH
72, 32, 217
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 213
XYZ
35, 44, 68
LUV
72, -40, -26
HWB
190, 37%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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