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
53AFEB
RGB
83, 175, 235
HSL
204, 79%, 62%
HSB
204, 65%, 92%
CMYK
65, 26, 0, 8
LAB
68, -14, -39
LCH
68, 41, 250
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 240
XYZ
34, 38, 84
LUV
68, -36, -59
HWB
204, 33%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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