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
358AEC
RGB
53, 138, 236
HSL
212, 83%, 57%
HSB
212, 78%, 93%
CMYK
78, 42, 0, 7
LAB
56, 0, -58
LCH
56, 58, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 255
XYZ
26, 25, 83
LUV
56, -29, -89
HWB
212, 21%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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