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
5FA6B8
RGB
95, 166, 184
HSL
192, 39%, 55%
HSB
192, 48%, 72%
CMYK
48, 10, 0, 28
LAB
64, -20, -17
LCH
64, 26, 220
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 216
XYZ
27, 33, 50
LUV
64, -32, -22
HWB
192, 37%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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