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
53DBEA
RGB
83, 219, 234
HSL
186, 78%, 62%
HSB
186, 65%, 92%
CMYK
65, 6, 0, 8
LAB
81, -35, -19
LCH
81, 40, 209
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 205
XYZ
44, 58, 87
LUV
81, -52, -24
HWB
186, 33%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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