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
5FA6EF
RGB
95, 166, 239
HSL
210, 82%, 65%
HSB
210, 60%, 94%
CMYK
60, 31, 0, 6
LAB
66, -6, -44
LCH
66, 45, 262
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 251
XYZ
34, 36, 87
LUV
66, -30, -69
HWB
210, 37%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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