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
5ECFFB
RGB
94, 207, 251
HSL
197, 95%, 68%
HSB
197, 63%, 98%
CMYK
63, 18, 0, 2
LAB
78, -24, -32
LCH
78, 40, 233
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 227
XYZ
44, 54, 99
LUV
78, -44, -47
HWB
197, 37%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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