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
589BDA
RGB
88, 155, 218
HSL
209, 64%, 60%
HSB
209, 60%, 85%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 15
LAB
62, -8, -39
LCH
62, 40, 259
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 249
XYZ
28, 31, 71
LUV
62, -28, -60
HWB
209, 35%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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