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
53E4FF
RGB
83, 228, 255
HSL
189, 100%, 66%
HSB
189, 67%, 100%
CMYK
67, 11, 0, 0
LAB
84, -34, -25
LCH
84, 42, 217
OKLCH
0.85, 0.13, 212
XYZ
49, 65, 104
LUV
84, -54, -35
HWB
189, 33%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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