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
35CCFD
RGB
53, 204, 253
HSL
195, 98%, 60%
HSB
195, 79%, 99%
CMYK
79, 19, 0, 1
LAB
76, -28, -36
LCH
76, 45, 232
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 225
XYZ
41, 51, 101
LUV
76, -50, -53
HWB
195, 21%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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