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
5887CB
RGB
88, 135, 203
HSL
215, 53%, 57%
HSB
215, 57%, 80%
CMYK
57, 33, 0, 20
LAB
55, -1, -41
LCH
55, 41, 269
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 258
XYZ
23, 24, 60
LUV
55, -21, -62
HWB
215, 35%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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