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
35C7EE
RGB
53, 199, 238
HSL
193, 84%, 57%
HSB
193, 78%, 93%
CMYK
78, 16, 0, 7
LAB
74, -29, -31
LCH
74, 42, 227
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 221
XYZ
37, 48, 88
LUV
74, -49, -44
HWB
193, 21%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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