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
58AEB6
RGB
88, 174, 182
HSL
185, 39%, 53%
HSB
185, 52%, 71%
CMYK
52, 4, 0, 29
LAB
66, -25, -13
LCH
66, 28, 206
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 203
XYZ
28, 36, 50
LUV
66, -37, -15
HWB
185, 35%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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