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
57AECC
RGB
87, 174, 204
HSL
195, 53%, 57%
HSB
195, 57%, 80%
CMYK
57, 15, 0, 20
LAB
67, -21, -24
LCH
67, 32, 229
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 223
XYZ
30, 37, 63
LUV
67, -36, -33
HWB
195, 34%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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