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
588ED2
RGB
88, 142, 210
HSL
213, 58%, 58%
HSB
213, 58%, 82%
CMYK
58, 32, 0, 18
LAB
58, -3, -41
LCH
58, 41, 266
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 255
XYZ
25, 26, 65
LUV
58, -24, -63
HWB
213, 35%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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