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
58AEF4
RGB
88, 174, 244
HSL
207, 88%, 65%
HSB
207, 64%, 96%
CMYK
64, 29, 0, 4
LAB
68, -11, -43
LCH
68, 45, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 246
XYZ
35, 39, 91
LUV
68, -34, -67
HWB
207, 35%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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