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
58A5BB
RGB
88, 165, 187
HSL
193, 42%, 54%
HSB
193, 53%, 73%
CMYK
53, 12, 0, 27
LAB
63, -20, -19
LCH
63, 28, 224
OKLCH
0.68, 0.08, 219
XYZ
26, 33, 52
LUV
63, -33, -26
HWB
193, 35%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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