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
5FA2F4
RGB
95, 162, 244
HSL
213, 87%, 66%
HSB
213, 61%, 96%
CMYK
61, 34, 0, 4
LAB
65, -3, -48
LCH
65, 48, 266
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 254
XYZ
34, 35, 90
LUV
65, -28, -76
HWB
213, 37%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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