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
5896AE
RGB
88, 150, 174
HSL
197, 35%, 51%
HSB
197, 49%, 68%
CMYK
49, 14, 0, 32
LAB
59, -16, -19
LCH
59, 25, 231
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 225
XYZ
23, 27, 44
LUV
59, -28, -26
HWB
197, 35%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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