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
53D3EE
RGB
83, 211, 238
HSL
190, 82%, 63%
HSB
190, 65%, 93%
CMYK
65, 11, 0, 7
LAB
78, -30, -24
LCH
78, 39, 219
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 214
XYZ
42, 55, 89
LUV
78, -49, -34
HWB
190, 33%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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