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
5FC5CB
RGB
95, 197, 203
HSL
183, 51%, 58%
HSB
183, 53%, 80%
CMYK
53, 3, 0, 20
LAB
74, -30, -13
LCH
74, 32, 203
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 201
XYZ
35, 47, 64
LUV
74, -43, -14
HWB
183, 37%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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