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Sky Blue

#57BAEE

A light, moderate sky blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
57BAEE
RGB
87, 186, 238
HSL
201, 82%, 64%
HSB
201, 63%, 93%
CMYK
63, 22, 0, 7
LAB
71, -18, -35
LCH
71, 40, 243
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 234
XYZ
37, 43, 87
LUV
71, -39, -53
HWB
201, 34%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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