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
53ABB1
RGB
83, 171, 177
HSL
184, 38%, 51%
HSB
184, 53%, 69%
CMYK
53, 3, 0, 31
LAB
65, -26, -12
LCH
65, 29, 204
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 201
XYZ
26, 34, 47
LUV
65, -37, -13
HWB
184, 33%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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