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
35BAEC
RGB
53, 186, 236
HSL
196, 83%, 57%
HSB
196, 78%, 93%
CMYK
78, 21, 0, 7
LAB
70, -24, -36
LCH
70, 43, 236
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 228
XYZ
34, 42, 86
LUV
70, -45, -53
HWB
196, 21%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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