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
59C7CD
RGB
89, 199, 205
HSL
183, 54%, 58%
HSB
183, 57%, 80%
CMYK
57, 3, 0, 20
LAB
74, -31, -13
LCH
74, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 200
XYZ
36, 47, 65
LUV
74, -45, -15
HWB
183, 35%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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