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
57D3DB
RGB
87, 211, 219
HSL
184, 65%, 60%
HSB
184, 60%, 86%
CMYK
60, 4, 0, 14
LAB
78, -34, -15
LCH
78, 37, 204
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 201
XYZ
40, 54, 75
LUV
78, -49, -17
HWB
184, 34%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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