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
596D8D
RGB
89, 109, 141
HSL
217, 23%, 45%
HSB
217, 37%, 55%
CMYK
37, 23, 0, 45
LAB
45, -1, -20
LCH
45, 20, 266
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 260
XYZ
14, 15, 27
LUV
45, -11, -29
HWB
217, 35%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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