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
35D3E2
RGB
53, 211, 226
HSL
185, 75%, 55%
HSB
185, 77%, 89%
CMYK
77, 7, 0, 11
LAB
77, -37, -20
LCH
77, 42, 208
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 205
XYZ
38, 53, 80
LUV
77, -54, -25
HWB
185, 21%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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