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
5FA9DD
RGB
95, 169, 221
HSL
205, 65%, 62%
HSB
205, 57%, 87%
CMYK
57, 24, 0, 13
LAB
66, -13, -34
LCH
66, 36, 250
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 241
XYZ
32, 36, 74
LUV
66, -32, -51
HWB
205, 37%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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