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
59BFEE
RGB
89, 191, 238
HSL
199, 81%, 64%
HSB
199, 63%, 93%
CMYK
63, 20, 0, 7
LAB
73, -20, -33
LCH
73, 39, 238
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 231
XYZ
38, 46, 88
LUV
73, -40, -49
HWB
199, 35%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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