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
35A5DF
RGB
53, 165, 223
HSL
200, 73%, 54%
HSB
200, 76%, 87%
CMYK
76, 26, 0, 13
LAB
64, -17, -39
LCH
64, 43, 246
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 236
XYZ
28, 33, 75
LUV
64, -39, -59
HWB
200, 21%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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