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
35AABB
RGB
53, 170, 187
HSL
188, 56%, 47%
HSB
188, 72%, 73%
CMYK
72, 9, 0, 27
LAB
64, -29, -19
LCH
64, 35, 213
OKLCH
0.68, 0.10, 209
XYZ
25, 33, 52
LUV
64, -43, -24
HWB
188, 21%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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