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
5FA9B4
RGB
95, 169, 180
HSL
188, 36%, 54%
HSB
188, 47%, 71%
CMYK
47, 6, 0, 29
LAB
65, -22, -13
LCH
65, 26, 211
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 208
XYZ
27, 34, 48
LUV
65, -33, -16
HWB
188, 37%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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