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
53B5C8
RGB
83, 181, 200
HSL
190, 52%, 55%
HSB
190, 59%, 78%
CMYK
59, 9, 0, 22
LAB
68, -26, -19
LCH
68, 32, 216
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 212
XYZ
31, 39, 61
LUV
68, -40, -25
HWB
190, 33%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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