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
58B5CB
RGB
88, 181, 203
HSL
191, 53%, 57%
HSB
191, 57%, 80%
CMYK
57, 11, 0, 20
LAB
69, -24, -20
LCH
69, 31, 220
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 215
XYZ
31, 39, 62
LUV
69, -39, -27
HWB
191, 35%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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