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
556A85
RGB
85, 106, 133
HSL
214, 22%, 43%
HSB
214, 36%, 52%
CMYK
36, 20, 0, 48
LAB
44, -3, -18
LCH
44, 18, 261
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 255
XYZ
13, 14, 24
LUV
44, -11, -24
HWB
214, 33%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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