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
58D7FD
RGB
88, 215, 253
HSL
194, 98%, 67%
HSB
194, 65%, 99%
CMYK
65, 15, 0, 1
LAB
80, -28, -30
LCH
80, 41, 227
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 221
XYZ
46, 58, 102
LUV
80, -48, -43
HWB
194, 35%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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