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
586983
RGB
88, 105, 131
HSL
216, 20%, 43%
HSB
216, 33%, 51%
CMYK
33, 20, 0, 49
LAB
44, -2, -17
LCH
44, 17, 265
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 259
XYZ
13, 14, 23
LUV
44, -9, -23
HWB
216, 35%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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