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
3589CA
RGB
53, 137, 202
HSL
206, 58%, 50%
HSB
206, 74%, 79%
CMYK
74, 32, 0, 21
LAB
54, -9, -42
LCH
54, 43, 258
OKLCH
0.61, 0.13, 246
XYZ
21, 23, 59
LUV
54, -30, -62
HWB
206, 21%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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