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
5FC3EE
RGB
95, 195, 238
HSL
198, 81%, 65%
HSB
198, 60%, 93%
CMYK
60, 18, 0, 7
LAB
74, -21, -31
LCH
74, 37, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 229
XYZ
40, 48, 88
LUV
74, -40, -46
HWB
198, 37%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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