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
5FACB8
RGB
95, 172, 184
HSL
188, 39%, 55%
HSB
188, 48%, 72%
CMYK
48, 7, 0, 28
LAB
66, -22, -14
LCH
66, 26, 212
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 209
XYZ
28, 35, 51
LUV
66, -34, -17
HWB
188, 37%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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