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
5F9DBD
RGB
95, 157, 189
HSL
200, 42%, 56%
HSB
200, 50%, 74%
CMYK
50, 17, 0, 26
LAB
61, -14, -23
LCH
61, 27, 239
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 232
XYZ
26, 30, 53
LUV
61, -28, -33
HWB
200, 37%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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