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
5FC3CE
RGB
95, 195, 206
HSL
186, 53%, 59%
HSB
186, 54%, 81%
CMYK
54, 5, 0, 19
LAB
73, -28, -15
LCH
73, 32, 208
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 205
XYZ
35, 46, 65
LUV
73, -42, -18
HWB
186, 37%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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