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
5886BC
RGB
88, 134, 188
HSL
212, 43%, 54%
HSB
212, 53%, 74%
CMYK
53, 29, 0, 26
LAB
54, -4, -34
LCH
54, 34, 263
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 253
XYZ
22, 23, 51
LUV
54, -21, -50
HWB
212, 35%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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