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
53B7FE
RGB
83, 183, 254
HSL
205, 99%, 66%
HSB
205, 67%, 100%
CMYK
67, 28, 0, 0
LAB
71, -13, -45
LCH
71, 47, 253
OKLCH
0.75, 0.14, 243
XYZ
38, 43, 100
LUV
71, -38, -69
HWB
205, 33%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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