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
5899AE
RGB
88, 153, 174
HSL
195, 35%, 51%
HSB
195, 49%, 68%
CMYK
49, 12, 0, 32
LAB
60, -17, -18
LCH
60, 25, 226
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 221
XYZ
23, 28, 44
LUV
60, -29, -24
HWB
195, 35%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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