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
5FB9CA
RGB
95, 185, 202
HSL
190, 50%, 58%
HSB
190, 53%, 79%
CMYK
53, 8, 0, 21
LAB
70, -25, -17
LCH
70, 30, 215
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 211
XYZ
33, 41, 62
LUV
70, -38, -23
HWB
190, 37%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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