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
35D2ED
RGB
53, 210, 237
HSL
189, 84%, 57%
HSB
189, 78%, 93%
CMYK
78, 11, 0, 7
LAB
77, -34, -25
LCH
77, 43, 217
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 212
XYZ
40, 53, 88
LUV
77, -53, -35
HWB
189, 21%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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