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
5FA9EE
RGB
95, 169, 238
HSL
209, 81%, 65%
HSB
209, 60%, 93%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 7
LAB
67, -8, -42
LCH
67, 43, 259
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 248
XYZ
34, 37, 86
LUV
67, -31, -66
HWB
209, 37%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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