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
53CDF7
RGB
83, 205, 247
HSL
195, 91%, 65%
HSB
195, 66%, 97%
CMYK
66, 17, 0, 3
LAB
77, -26, -31
LCH
77, 41, 231
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 224
XYZ
42, 52, 96
LUV
77, -46, -46
HWB
195, 33%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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