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
598BDB
RGB
89, 139, 219
HSL
217, 64%, 60%
HSB
217, 59%, 86%
CMYK
59, 37, 0, 14
LAB
57, 1, -47
LCH
57, 47, 272
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 259
XYZ
26, 26, 71
LUV
57, -22, -72
HWB
217, 35%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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