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
54BCDA
RGB
84, 188, 218
HSL
193, 64%, 59%
HSB
193, 61%, 85%
CMYK
61, 14, 0, 15
LAB
71, -25, -25
LCH
71, 35, 225
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 220
XYZ
34, 43, 73
LUV
71, -41, -35
HWB
193, 33%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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