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
5FA4B2
RGB
95, 164, 178
HSL
190, 35%, 54%
HSB
190, 47%, 70%
CMYK
47, 8, 0, 30
LAB
63, -20, -14
LCH
63, 25, 216
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 212
XYZ
26, 32, 47
LUV
63, -31, -18
HWB
190, 37%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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