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
3591C4
RGB
53, 145, 196
HSL
201, 57%, 49%
HSB
201, 73%, 77%
CMYK
73, 26, 0, 23
LAB
57, -15, -35
LCH
57, 38, 247
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 237
XYZ
22, 25, 56
LUV
57, -33, -51
HWB
201, 21%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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