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
57BED6
RGB
87, 190, 214
HSL
191, 61%, 59%
HSB
191, 59%, 84%
CMYK
59, 11, 0, 16
LAB
72, -26, -22
LCH
72, 34, 220
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 215
XYZ
34, 44, 70
LUV
72, -42, -29
HWB
191, 34%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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