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
59BBDB
RGB
89, 187, 219
HSL
195, 64%, 60%
HSB
195, 59%, 86%
CMYK
59, 15, 0, 14
LAB
71, -23, -25
LCH
71, 34, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 222
XYZ
35, 43, 73
LUV
71, -40, -36
HWB
195, 35%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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