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
58ADBD
RGB
88, 173, 189
HSL
190, 43%, 54%
HSB
190, 53%, 74%
CMYK
53, 8, 0, 26
LAB
66, -23, -17
LCH
66, 29, 215
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 211
XYZ
28, 36, 54
LUV
66, -36, -21
HWB
190, 35%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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