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
53A2AE
RGB
83, 162, 174
HSL
188, 36%, 50%
HSB
188, 52%, 68%
CMYK
52, 7, 0, 32
LAB
62, -23, -14
LCH
62, 27, 212
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 208
XYZ
24, 31, 45
LUV
62, -34, -17
HWB
188, 33%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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