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
59DEEB
RGB
89, 222, 235
HSL
185, 78%, 64%
HSB
185, 62%, 92%
CMYK
62, 6, 0, 8
LAB
82, -35, -18
LCH
82, 39, 207
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 204
XYZ
45, 60, 88
LUV
82, -52, -22
HWB
185, 35%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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