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
35A8DA
RGB
53, 168, 218
HSL
198, 69%, 53%
HSB
198, 76%, 85%
CMYK
76, 23, 0, 15
LAB
64, -20, -35
LCH
64, 41, 240
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 232
XYZ
28, 34, 71
LUV
64, -40, -52
HWB
198, 21%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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