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
54BBC5
RGB
84, 187, 197
HSL
185, 49%, 55%
HSB
185, 57%, 77%
CMYK
57, 5, 0, 23
LAB
70, -29, -15
LCH
70, 32, 207
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 204
XYZ
32, 41, 59
LUV
70, -42, -18
HWB
185, 33%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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