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
5899FE
RGB
88, 153, 254
HSL
217, 99%, 67%
HSB
217, 65%, 100%
CMYK
65, 40, 0, 0
LAB
63, 3, -57
LCH
63, 58, 273
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 259
XYZ
33, 32, 98
LUV
63, -27, -91
HWB
217, 35%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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