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
35DBF0
RGB
53, 219, 240
HSL
187, 86%, 57%
HSB
187, 78%, 94%
CMYK
78, 9, 0, 6
LAB
80, -37, -23
LCH
80, 44, 212
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 208
XYZ
43, 58, 91
LUV
80, -56, -30
HWB
187, 21%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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