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
58BECC
RGB
88, 190, 204
HSL
187, 53%, 57%
HSB
187, 57%, 80%
CMYK
57, 7, 0, 20
LAB
71, -28, -17
LCH
71, 32, 211
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 207
XYZ
33, 43, 64
LUV
71, -42, -21
HWB
187, 35%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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