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
57DDFD
RGB
87, 221, 253
HSL
192, 98%, 67%
HSB
192, 66%, 99%
CMYK
66, 13, 0, 1
LAB
82, -31, -27
LCH
82, 41, 221
OKLCH
0.84, 0.12, 217
XYZ
48, 61, 102
LUV
82, -51, -38
HWB
192, 34%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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