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
57749E
RGB
87, 116, 158
HSL
215, 29%, 48%
HSB
215, 45%, 62%
CMYK
45, 27, 0, 38
LAB
48, -2, -26
LCH
48, 26, 266
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 258
XYZ
16, 17, 35
LUV
48, -15, -38
HWB
215, 34%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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