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
059DC5
RGB
5, 157, 197
HSL
193, 95%, 40%
HSB
193, 97%, 77%
CMYK
97, 20, 0, 23
LAB
60, -24, -31
LCH
60, 39, 232
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 224
XYZ
22, 28, 57
LUV
60, -42, -44
HWB
193, 2%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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