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
59ABC1
RGB
89, 171, 193
HSL
193, 46%, 55%
HSB
193, 54%, 76%
CMYK
54, 11, 0, 24
LAB
65, -21, -19
LCH
65, 29, 222
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 218
XYZ
28, 35, 56
LUV
65, -35, -26
HWB
193, 35%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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