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
598D98
RGB
89, 141, 152
HSL
190, 26%, 47%
HSB
190, 41%, 60%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 40
LAB
55, -16, -12
LCH
55, 20, 216
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 213
XYZ
19, 23, 33
LUV
55, -24, -14
HWB
190, 35%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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