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
5FBBCA
RGB
95, 187, 202
HSL
188, 50%, 58%
HSB
188, 53%, 79%
CMYK
53, 7, 0, 21
LAB
71, -25, -16
LCH
71, 30, 213
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 209
XYZ
33, 42, 62
LUV
71, -39, -21
HWB
188, 37%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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