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
588CB4
RGB
88, 140, 180
HSL
206, 38%, 53%
HSB
206, 51%, 71%
CMYK
51, 22, 0, 29
LAB
56, -9, -27
LCH
56, 28, 251
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 243
XYZ
22, 24, 47
LUV
56, -24, -39
HWB
206, 35%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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