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
35BBD0
RGB
53, 187, 208
HSL
188, 62%, 51%
HSB
188, 75%, 82%
CMYK
75, 10, 0, 18
LAB
70, -31, -21
LCH
70, 38, 214
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 210
XYZ
31, 41, 66
LUV
70, -47, -28
HWB
188, 21%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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