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
358BBA
RGB
53, 139, 186
HSL
201, 56%, 47%
HSB
201, 72%, 73%
CMYK
72, 25, 0, 27
LAB
54, -15, -33
LCH
54, 36, 246
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 237
XYZ
20, 23, 50
LUV
54, -31, -47
HWB
201, 21%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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