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
57D8DF
RGB
87, 216, 223
HSL
183, 68%, 61%
HSB
183, 61%, 87%
CMYK
61, 3, 0, 13
LAB
80, -35, -15
LCH
80, 38, 203
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 200
XYZ
42, 56, 78
LUV
80, -51, -17
HWB
183, 34%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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