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
5FAEFF
RGB
95, 174, 255
HSL
210, 100%, 69%
HSB
210, 63%, 100%
CMYK
63, 32, 0, 0
LAB
69, -6, -48
LCH
69, 49, 262
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 251
XYZ
38, 40, 100
LUV
69, -32, -76
HWB
210, 37%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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