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
5EC6CE
RGB
94, 198, 206
HSL
184, 53%, 59%
HSB
184, 54%, 81%
CMYK
54, 4, 0, 19
LAB
74, -30, -14
LCH
74, 33, 205
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 202
XYZ
36, 47, 66
LUV
74, -43, -16
HWB
184, 37%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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