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
5990DF
RGB
89, 144, 223
HSL
215, 68%, 61%
HSB
215, 60%, 87%
CMYK
60, 35, 0, 13
LAB
59, 0, -47
LCH
59, 47, 270
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 258
XYZ
27, 27, 74
LUV
59, -24, -72
HWB
215, 35%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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