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
597EA8
RGB
89, 126, 168
HSL
212, 31%, 50%
HSB
212, 47%, 66%
CMYK
47, 25, 0, 34
LAB
51, -4, -27
LCH
51, 27, 261
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 252
XYZ
19, 20, 40
LUV
51, -18, -39
HWB
212, 35%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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