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
579BF6
RGB
87, 155, 246
HSL
214, 90%, 65%
HSB
214, 65%, 96%
CMYK
65, 37, 0, 4
LAB
63, 0, -53
LCH
63, 53, 269
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 256
XYZ
32, 32, 92
LUV
63, -28, -83
HWB
214, 34%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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