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
5FC4E9
RGB
95, 196, 233
HSL
196, 76%, 64%
HSB
196, 59%, 91%
CMYK
59, 16, 0, 9
LAB
74, -23, -28
LCH
74, 36, 231
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 225
XYZ
39, 48, 84
LUV
74, -41, -40
HWB
196, 37%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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