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
3591BB
RGB
53, 145, 187
HSL
199, 56%, 47%
HSB
199, 72%, 73%
CMYK
72, 22, 0, 27
LAB
56, -17, -30
LCH
56, 35, 240
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 232
XYZ
21, 25, 51
LUV
56, -34, -44
HWB
199, 21%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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