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
5889BE
RGB
88, 137, 190
HSL
211, 44%, 55%
HSB
211, 54%, 75%
CMYK
54, 28, 0, 25
LAB
55, -5, -33
LCH
55, 34, 261
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 251
XYZ
22, 24, 52
LUV
55, -22, -50
HWB
211, 35%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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