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
53AFC2
RGB
83, 175, 194
HSL
190, 48%, 54%
HSB
190, 57%, 76%
CMYK
57, 10, 0, 24
LAB
66, -24, -19
LCH
66, 31, 217
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 213
XYZ
29, 36, 57
LUV
66, -38, -24
HWB
190, 33%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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