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
5FA9BE
RGB
95, 169, 190
HSL
193, 42%, 56%
HSB
193, 50%, 75%
CMYK
50, 11, 0, 25
LAB
65, -20, -18
LCH
65, 27, 223
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 218
XYZ
28, 35, 54
LUV
65, -33, -25
HWB
193, 37%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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