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
54A2BE
RGB
84, 162, 190
HSL
196, 45%, 54%
HSB
196, 56%, 75%
CMYK
56, 15, 0, 25
LAB
63, -19, -22
LCH
63, 29, 230
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 224
XYZ
26, 31, 53
LUV
63, -33, -31
HWB
196, 33%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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