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
5FA2B4
RGB
95, 162, 180
HSL
193, 36%, 54%
HSB
193, 47%, 71%
CMYK
47, 10, 0, 29
LAB
63, -19, -16
LCH
63, 25, 222
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 217
XYZ
26, 32, 48
LUV
63, -30, -22
HWB
193, 37%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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