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
57C8D2
RGB
87, 200, 210
HSL
185, 58%, 58%
HSB
185, 59%, 82%
CMYK
59, 5, 0, 18
LAB
74, -31, -15
LCH
74, 35, 206
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 203
XYZ
36, 48, 68
LUV
74, -46, -18
HWB
185, 34%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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