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
5FAEF5
RGB
95, 174, 245
HSL
208, 88%, 67%
HSB
208, 61%, 96%
CMYK
61, 29, 0, 4
LAB
68, -9, -43
LCH
68, 44, 258
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 248
XYZ
36, 39, 92
LUV
68, -33, -68
HWB
208, 37%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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