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
5896BE
RGB
88, 150, 190
HSL
204, 44%, 55%
HSB
204, 54%, 75%
CMYK
54, 21, 0, 25
LAB
59, -12, -27
LCH
59, 30, 246
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 238
XYZ
24, 28, 53
LUV
59, -27, -40
HWB
204, 35%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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