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
5ECFF4
RGB
94, 207, 244
HSL
195, 87%, 66%
HSB
195, 61%, 96%
CMYK
61, 15, 0, 4
LAB
78, -25, -29
LCH
78, 38, 228
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 223
XYZ
43, 54, 94
LUV
78, -45, -41
HWB
195, 37%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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