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
579BB3
RGB
87, 155, 179
HSL
196, 38%, 52%
HSB
196, 51%, 70%
CMYK
51, 13, 0, 30
LAB
60, -17, -20
LCH
60, 26, 228
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 223
XYZ
24, 29, 47
LUV
60, -30, -27
HWB
196, 34%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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