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
35C1FB
RGB
53, 193, 251
HSL
198, 96%, 60%
HSB
198, 79%, 98%
CMYK
79, 23, 0, 2
LAB
73, -23, -40
LCH
73, 46, 240
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 231
XYZ
38, 46, 98
LUV
73, -46, -60
HWB
198, 21%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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