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
588CA5
RGB
88, 140, 165
HSL
199, 30%, 50%
HSB
199, 47%, 65%
CMYK
47, 15, 0, 35
LAB
55, -13, -19
LCH
55, 23, 236
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 230
XYZ
20, 24, 39
LUV
55, -24, -26
HWB
199, 35%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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