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
598DAF
RGB
89, 141, 175
HSL
204, 35%, 52%
HSB
204, 49%, 69%
CMYK
49, 19, 0, 31
LAB
56, -11, -24
LCH
56, 26, 246
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 238
XYZ
21, 24, 44
LUV
56, -24, -34
HWB
204, 35%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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