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
589CFB
RGB
88, 156, 251
HSL
215, 95%, 66%
HSB
215, 65%, 98%
CMYK
65, 38, 0, 2
LAB
63, 1, -55
LCH
63, 55, 271
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 257
XYZ
33, 33, 96
LUV
63, -28, -86
HWB
215, 35%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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