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
35CED6
RGB
53, 206, 214
HSL
183, 66%, 52%
HSB
183, 75%, 84%
CMYK
75, 4, 0, 16
LAB
76, -38, -16
LCH
76, 41, 203
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 200
XYZ
36, 50, 71
LUV
76, -54, -18
HWB
183, 21%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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