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
57BFCD
RGB
87, 191, 205
HSL
187, 54%, 57%
HSB
187, 58%, 80%
CMYK
58, 7, 0, 20
LAB
72, -28, -17
LCH
72, 33, 211
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 207
XYZ
34, 44, 64
LUV
72, -42, -21
HWB
187, 34%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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