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
57ADEB
RGB
87, 173, 235
HSL
205, 79%, 63%
HSB
205, 63%, 92%
CMYK
63, 26, 0, 8
LAB
67, -13, -40
LCH
67, 42, 252
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 242
XYZ
34, 38, 84
LUV
67, -34, -61
HWB
205, 34%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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