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
5899CD
RGB
88, 153, 205
HSL
207, 54%, 57%
HSB
207, 57%, 80%
CMYK
57, 25, 0, 20
LAB
61, -10, -34
LCH
61, 35, 254
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 244
XYZ
26, 29, 62
LUV
61, -28, -50
HWB
207, 35%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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