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
556C8B
RGB
85, 108, 139
HSL
214, 24%, 44%
HSB
214, 39%, 55%
CMYK
39, 22, 0, 45
LAB
45, -3, -20
LCH
45, 20, 263
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 256
XYZ
14, 15, 26
LUV
45, -12, -28
HWB
214, 33%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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