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
5997DE
RGB
89, 151, 222
HSL
212, 67%, 61%
HSB
212, 60%, 87%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 13
LAB
61, -4, -43
LCH
61, 43, 264
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 253
XYZ
28, 30, 73
LUV
61, -27, -66
HWB
212, 35%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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