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
59BCCF
RGB
89, 188, 207
HSL
190, 55%, 58%
HSB
190, 57%, 81%
CMYK
57, 9, 0, 19
LAB
71, -26, -19
LCH
71, 32, 216
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 212
XYZ
33, 43, 65
LUV
71, -41, -25
HWB
190, 35%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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