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
556C80
RGB
85, 108, 128
HSL
208, 20%, 42%
HSB
208, 34%, 50%
CMYK
34, 16, 0, 50
LAB
44, -5, -14
LCH
44, 15, 251
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 245
XYZ
13, 14, 22
LUV
44, -12, -19
HWB
208, 33%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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