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
57B0B9
RGB
87, 176, 185
HSL
186, 41%, 53%
HSB
186, 53%, 73%
CMYK
53, 5, 0, 27
LAB
67, -26, -13
LCH
67, 29, 207
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 204
XYZ
28, 37, 51
LUV
67, -38, -16
HWB
186, 34%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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