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
599FAA
RGB
89, 159, 170
HSL
188, 32%, 51%
HSB
188, 48%, 67%
CMYK
48, 6, 0, 33
LAB
61, -21, -13
LCH
61, 24, 212
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 209
XYZ
24, 30, 43
LUV
61, -31, -16
HWB
188, 35%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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