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
579EC6
RGB
87, 158, 198
HSL
202, 49%, 56%
HSB
202, 56%, 78%
CMYK
56, 20, 0, 22
LAB
62, -14, -28
LCH
62, 31, 243
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 235
XYZ
26, 31, 58
LUV
62, -30, -41
HWB
202, 34%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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