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
5995AC
RGB
89, 149, 172
HSL
197, 33%, 51%
HSB
197, 48%, 67%
CMYK
48, 13, 0, 33
LAB
58, -15, -19
LCH
58, 24, 230
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 225
XYZ
22, 27, 43
LUV
58, -27, -25
HWB
197, 35%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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