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
53B5CE
RGB
83, 181, 206
HSL
192, 56%, 57%
HSB
192, 60%, 81%
CMYK
60, 12, 0, 19
LAB
69, -24, -22
LCH
69, 33, 222
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 217
XYZ
31, 39, 64
LUV
69, -40, -30
HWB
192, 33%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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