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
5FA8FB
RGB
95, 168, 251
HSL
212, 95%, 68%
HSB
212, 62%, 98%
CMYK
62, 33, 0, 2
LAB
67, -4, -49
LCH
67, 49, 265
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 253
XYZ
36, 37, 97
LUV
67, -30, -77
HWB
212, 37%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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