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
599EA5
RGB
89, 158, 165
HSL
186, 30%, 50%
HSB
186, 46%, 65%
CMYK
46, 4, 0, 35
LAB
61, -21, -11
LCH
61, 24, 207
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 204
XYZ
23, 29, 40
LUV
61, -31, -13
HWB
186, 35%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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