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
54AFBD
RGB
84, 175, 189
HSL
188, 44%, 54%
HSB
188, 56%, 74%
CMYK
56, 7, 0, 26
LAB
66, -25, -16
LCH
66, 30, 212
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 209
XYZ
28, 36, 54
LUV
66, -38, -20
HWB
188, 33%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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