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
59CED8
RGB
89, 206, 216
HSL
185, 62%, 60%
HSB
185, 59%, 85%
CMYK
59, 5, 0, 15
LAB
76, -32, -15
LCH
76, 36, 206
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 203
XYZ
39, 51, 73
LUV
76, -47, -19
HWB
185, 35%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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