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
588A97
RGB
88, 138, 151
HSL
192, 26%, 47%
HSB
192, 42%, 59%
CMYK
42, 9, 0, 41
LAB
54, -15, -13
LCH
54, 19, 220
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 216
XYZ
19, 22, 33
LUV
54, -23, -16
HWB
192, 35%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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