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
35ABB1
RGB
53, 171, 177
HSL
183, 54%, 45%
HSB
183, 70%, 69%
CMYK
70, 3, 0, 31
LAB
64, -32, -13
LCH
64, 34, 202
OKLCH
0.68, 0.10, 200
XYZ
24, 33, 47
LUV
64, -44, -15
HWB
183, 21%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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