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
54D2FC
RGB
84, 210, 252
HSL
195, 97%, 66%
HSB
195, 67%, 99%
CMYK
67, 17, 0, 1
LAB
79, -26, -32
LCH
79, 41, 230
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 224
XYZ
44, 55, 100
LUV
79, -48, -46
HWB
195, 33%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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