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
3597BF
RGB
53, 151, 191
HSL
197, 57%, 48%
HSB
197, 72%, 75%
CMYK
72, 21, 0, 25
LAB
58, -19, -30
LCH
58, 35, 237
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 229
XYZ
22, 27, 53
LUV
58, -36, -42
HWB
197, 21%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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