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
5FA0BA
RGB
95, 160, 186
HSL
197, 40%, 55%
HSB
197, 49%, 73%
CMYK
49, 14, 0, 27
LAB
62, -16, -20
LCH
62, 26, 231
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 226
XYZ
26, 31, 51
LUV
62, -29, -28
HWB
197, 37%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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