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
53ACCB
RGB
83, 172, 203
HSL
196, 54%, 56%
HSB
196, 59%, 80%
CMYK
59, 15, 0, 20
LAB
66, -21, -24
LCH
66, 32, 229
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 224
XYZ
29, 36, 62
LUV
66, -36, -34
HWB
196, 33%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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