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
588BDA
RGB
88, 139, 218
HSL
216, 64%, 60%
HSB
216, 60%, 85%
CMYK
60, 36, 0, 15
LAB
57, 1, -46
LCH
57, 46, 271
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 259
XYZ
26, 26, 70
LUV
57, -23, -71
HWB
216, 35%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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