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
57BECA
RGB
87, 190, 202
HSL
186, 52%, 57%
HSB
186, 57%, 79%
CMYK
57, 6, 0, 21
LAB
71, -29, -16
LCH
71, 33, 209
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 206
XYZ
33, 43, 62
LUV
71, -42, -19
HWB
186, 34%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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