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
35AEC9
RGB
53, 174, 201
HSL
191, 58%, 50%
HSB
191, 74%, 79%
CMYK
74, 13, 0, 21
LAB
65, -27, -24
LCH
65, 36, 221
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 216
XYZ
27, 35, 61
LUV
65, -43, -33
HWB
191, 21%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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