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
598188
RGB
89, 129, 136
HSL
189, 21%, 44%
HSB
189, 35%, 53%
CMYK
35, 5, 0, 47
LAB
51, -13, -9
LCH
51, 16, 213
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 210
XYZ
16, 20, 26
LUV
51, -19, -10
HWB
189, 35%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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