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
54A5CD
RGB
84, 165, 205
HSL
200, 55%, 57%
HSB
200, 59%, 80%
CMYK
59, 20, 0, 20
LAB
64, -17, -29
LCH
64, 33, 239
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 232
XYZ
28, 33, 63
LUV
64, -33, -41
HWB
200, 33%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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