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
58848E
RGB
88, 132, 142
HSL
191, 23%, 45%
HSB
191, 38%, 56%
CMYK
38, 7, 0, 44
LAB
52, -14, -10
LCH
52, 17, 217
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 214
XYZ
17, 21, 29
LUV
52, -21, -13
HWB
191, 35%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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