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
58989F
RGB
88, 152, 159
HSL
186, 29%, 48%
HSB
186, 45%, 62%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 38
LAB
59, -20, -10
LCH
59, 23, 208
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 205
XYZ
22, 27, 37
LUV
59, -29, -12
HWB
186, 35%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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