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
599EB3
RGB
89, 158, 179
HSL
194, 37%, 53%
HSB
194, 50%, 70%
CMYK
50, 12, 0, 30
LAB
61, -18, -18
LCH
61, 26, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 220
XYZ
24, 30, 47
LUV
61, -30, -24
HWB
194, 35%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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