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
57C2EF
RGB
87, 194, 239
HSL
198, 83%, 64%
HSB
198, 64%, 94%
CMYK
64, 19, 0, 6
LAB
74, -22, -32
LCH
74, 39, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 229
XYZ
39, 47, 89
LUV
74, -42, -48
HWB
198, 34%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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