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
588E99
RGB
88, 142, 153
HSL
190, 27%, 47%
HSB
190, 42%, 60%
CMYK
42, 7, 0, 40
LAB
56, -16, -12
LCH
56, 20, 216
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 212
XYZ
19, 24, 34
LUV
56, -25, -15
HWB
190, 35%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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