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
589EBC
RGB
88, 158, 188
HSL
198, 43%, 54%
HSB
198, 53%, 74%
CMYK
53, 16, 0, 26
LAB
61, -17, -23
LCH
61, 28, 234
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 228
XYZ
25, 30, 52
LUV
61, -30, -32
HWB
198, 35%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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