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
59C0FA
RGB
89, 192, 250
HSL
202, 94%, 66%
HSB
202, 64%, 98%
CMYK
64, 23, 0, 2
LAB
73, -18, -38
LCH
73, 42, 245
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 236
XYZ
40, 47, 97
LUV
73, -40, -58
HWB
202, 35%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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