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
53CCFF
RGB
83, 204, 255
HSL
198, 100%, 66%
HSB
198, 67%, 100%
CMYK
67, 20, 0, 0
LAB
77, -23, -36
LCH
77, 43, 237
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 229
XYZ
43, 52, 102
LUV
77, -45, -54
HWB
198, 33%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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