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
5397D4
RGB
83, 151, 212
HSL
208, 60%, 58%
HSB
208, 61%, 83%
CMYK
61, 29, 0, 17
LAB
60, -8, -38
LCH
60, 39, 258
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 248
XYZ
27, 29, 66
LUV
60, -28, -58
HWB
208, 33%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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