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
57AABA
RGB
87, 170, 186
HSL
190, 42%, 54%
HSB
190, 53%, 73%
CMYK
53, 9, 0, 27
LAB
65, -23, -16
LCH
65, 28, 216
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 212
XYZ
27, 34, 52
LUV
65, -35, -21
HWB
190, 34%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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