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
359BD7
RGB
53, 155, 215
HSL
202, 67%, 53%
HSB
202, 75%, 84%
CMYK
75, 28, 0, 16
LAB
60, -15, -40
LCH
60, 42, 250
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 239
XYZ
25, 29, 69
LUV
60, -36, -60
HWB
202, 21%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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