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
599ABC
RGB
89, 154, 188
HSL
201, 42%, 54%
HSB
201, 53%, 74%
CMYK
53, 18, 0, 26
LAB
60, -14, -25
LCH
60, 28, 240
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 233
XYZ
25, 29, 52
LUV
60, -29, -35
HWB
201, 35%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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