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
57DDF3
RGB
87, 221, 243
HSL
188, 87%, 65%
HSB
188, 64%, 95%
CMYK
64, 9, 0, 5
LAB
82, -33, -22
LCH
82, 40, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 210
XYZ
46, 60, 94
LUV
82, -51, -30
HWB
188, 34%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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