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
59BFFF
RGB
89, 191, 255
HSL
203, 100%, 67%
HSB
203, 65%, 100%
CMYK
65, 25, 0, 0
LAB
73, -16, -41
LCH
73, 44, 249
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 239
XYZ
41, 47, 101
LUV
73, -40, -64
HWB
203, 35%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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