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
57ACFF
RGB
87, 172, 255
HSL
210, 100%, 67%
HSB
210, 66%, 100%
CMYK
66, 33, 0, 0
LAB
68, -7, -50
LCH
68, 50, 262
OKLCH
0.73, 0.15, 250
XYZ
37, 39, 100
LUV
68, -33, -78
HWB
210, 34%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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