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
5EBFC9
RGB
94, 191, 201
HSL
186, 50%, 58%
HSB
186, 53%, 79%
CMYK
53, 5, 0, 21
LAB
72, -28, -14
LCH
72, 31, 207
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 204
XYZ
34, 44, 62
LUV
72, -41, -17
HWB
186, 37%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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