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
57DDF7
RGB
87, 221, 247
HSL
190, 91%, 65%
HSB
190, 65%, 97%
CMYK
65, 11, 0, 3
LAB
82, -32, -24
LCH
82, 40, 217
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 213
XYZ
47, 60, 97
LUV
82, -51, -33
HWB
190, 34%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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