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
5FB8EC
RGB
95, 184, 236
HSL
202, 79%, 65%
HSB
202, 60%, 93%
CMYK
60, 22, 0, 7
LAB
71, -16, -35
LCH
71, 38, 245
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 237
XYZ
37, 43, 86
LUV
71, -37, -52
HWB
202, 37%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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