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
588498
RGB
88, 132, 152
HSL
199, 27%, 47%
HSB
199, 42%, 60%
CMYK
42, 13, 0, 40
LAB
53, -12, -16
LCH
53, 20, 234
OKLCH
0.59, 0.06, 228
XYZ
18, 21, 33
LUV
53, -21, -21
HWB
199, 35%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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