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
358CCC
RGB
53, 140, 204
HSL
205, 60%, 50%
HSB
205, 74%, 80%
CMYK
74, 31, 0, 20
LAB
55, -10, -41
LCH
55, 42, 256
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 244
XYZ
22, 24, 61
LUV
55, -31, -62
HWB
205, 21%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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