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
5FA2B5
RGB
95, 162, 181
HSL
193, 37%, 54%
HSB
193, 48%, 71%
CMYK
48, 10, 0, 29
LAB
63, -18, -17
LCH
63, 25, 223
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 218
XYZ
26, 32, 48
LUV
63, -30, -22
HWB
193, 37%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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