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
5FA0AA
RGB
95, 160, 170
HSL
188, 31%, 52%
HSB
188, 44%, 67%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 33
LAB
62, -20, -12
LCH
62, 23, 212
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 208
XYZ
25, 30, 43
LUV
62, -30, -15
HWB
188, 37%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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