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
35ABD2
RGB
53, 171, 210
HSL
195, 64%, 52%
HSB
195, 75%, 82%
CMYK
75, 19, 0, 18
LAB
65, -24, -30
LCH
65, 38, 232
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 225
XYZ
28, 35, 66
LUV
65, -41, -43
HWB
195, 21%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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