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
57AEB4
RGB
87, 174, 180
HSL
184, 38%, 52%
HSB
184, 52%, 71%
CMYK
52, 3, 0, 29
LAB
66, -26, -12
LCH
66, 29, 204
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 201
XYZ
27, 36, 49
LUV
66, -37, -13
HWB
184, 34%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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