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
59BED4
RGB
89, 190, 212
HSL
191, 59%, 59%
HSB
191, 58%, 83%
CMYK
58, 10, 0, 17
LAB
72, -26, -21
LCH
72, 33, 218
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 214
XYZ
34, 44, 69
LUV
72, -41, -28
HWB
191, 35%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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