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
58BDDE
RGB
88, 189, 222
HSL
195, 67%, 61%
HSB
195, 60%, 87%
CMYK
60, 15, 0, 13
LAB
72, -23, -26
LCH
72, 35, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 222
XYZ
35, 44, 76
LUV
72, -41, -37
HWB
195, 35%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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