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
35A0EE
RGB
53, 160, 238
HSL
205, 84%, 57%
HSB
205, 78%, 93%
CMYK
78, 33, 0, 7
LAB
63, -11, -49
LCH
63, 50, 258
OKLCH
0.68, 0.15, 245
XYZ
29, 32, 86
LUV
63, -36, -75
HWB
205, 21%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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