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
5FAEB9
RGB
95, 174, 185
HSL
187, 39%, 55%
HSB
187, 49%, 73%
CMYK
49, 6, 0, 27
LAB
66, -23, -14
LCH
66, 27, 211
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 207
XYZ
29, 36, 51
LUV
66, -35, -17
HWB
187, 37%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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