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
5396BC
RGB
83, 150, 188
HSL
202, 44%, 53%
HSB
202, 56%, 74%
CMYK
56, 20, 0, 26
LAB
59, -14, -27
LCH
59, 30, 243
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 235
XYZ
24, 27, 52
LUV
59, -29, -39
HWB
202, 33%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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