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
599FAB
RGB
89, 159, 171
HSL
189, 33%, 51%
HSB
189, 48%, 67%
CMYK
48, 7, 0, 33
LAB
61, -21, -14
LCH
61, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 210
XYZ
24, 30, 43
LUV
61, -31, -17
HWB
189, 35%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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