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
58ABC7
RGB
88, 171, 199
HSL
195, 50%, 56%
HSB
195, 56%, 78%
CMYK
56, 14, 0, 22
LAB
66, -20, -23
LCH
66, 30, 228
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 223
XYZ
29, 35, 59
LUV
66, -35, -31
HWB
195, 35%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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