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
587EBA
RGB
88, 126, 186
HSL
217, 42%, 54%
HSB
217, 53%, 73%
CMYK
53, 32, 0, 27
LAB
52, 0, -36
LCH
52, 36, 269
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 259
XYZ
20, 21, 49
LUV
52, -18, -54
HWB
217, 35%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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