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
589EFA
RGB
88, 158, 250
HSL
214, 94%, 66%
HSB
214, 65%, 98%
CMYK
65, 37, 0, 2
LAB
64, -1, -53
LCH
64, 53, 269
OKLCH
0.70, 0.15, 256
XYZ
34, 33, 95
LUV
64, -29, -84
HWB
214, 35%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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