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
53BCD3
RGB
83, 188, 211
HSL
191, 59%, 58%
HSB
191, 61%, 83%
CMYK
61, 11, 0, 17
LAB
71, -26, -21
LCH
71, 34, 219
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 214
XYZ
33, 43, 68
LUV
71, -42, -29
HWB
191, 33%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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