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
53ACFB
RGB
83, 172, 251
HSL
208, 95%, 65%
HSB
208, 67%, 98%
CMYK
67, 31, 0, 2
LAB
68, -9, -48
LCH
68, 49, 260
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 248
XYZ
36, 38, 97
LUV
68, -34, -75
HWB
208, 33%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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