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
57EDFB
RGB
87, 237, 251
HSL
185, 95%, 66%
HSB
185, 65%, 98%
CMYK
65, 6, 0, 2
LAB
86, -38, -19
LCH
86, 42, 207
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 204
XYZ
52, 70, 102
LUV
86, -57, -24
HWB
185, 34%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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