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
599DC3
RGB
89, 157, 195
HSL
202, 47%, 56%
HSB
202, 54%, 76%
CMYK
54, 19, 0, 24
LAB
61, -14, -27
LCH
61, 30, 242
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 235
XYZ
26, 30, 56
LUV
61, -29, -39
HWB
202, 35%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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