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
5FA0CA
RGB
95, 160, 202
HSL
204, 50%, 58%
HSB
204, 53%, 79%
CMYK
53, 21, 0, 21
LAB
63, -13, -28
LCH
63, 31, 246
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 238
XYZ
28, 32, 61
LUV
63, -29, -42
HWB
204, 37%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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