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
586B87
RGB
88, 107, 135
HSL
216, 21%, 44%
HSB
216, 35%, 53%
CMYK
35, 21, 0, 47
LAB
44, -2, -18
LCH
44, 18, 264
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 258
XYZ
14, 14, 25
LUV
44, -10, -25
HWB
216, 35%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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