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
57EBFE
RGB
87, 235, 254
HSL
187, 99%, 67%
HSB
187, 66%, 100%
CMYK
66, 7, 0, 0
LAB
86, -36, -21
LCH
86, 42, 211
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 207
XYZ
52, 69, 104
LUV
86, -56, -28
HWB
187, 34%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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