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
359EC1
RGB
53, 158, 193
HSL
195, 57%, 48%
HSB
195, 73%, 76%
CMYK
73, 18, 0, 24
LAB
60, -22, -27
LCH
60, 35, 231
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 224
XYZ
23, 29, 55
LUV
60, -38, -38
HWB
195, 21%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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