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
556D89
RGB
85, 109, 137
HSL
212, 23%, 44%
HSB
212, 38%, 54%
CMYK
38, 20, 0, 46
LAB
45, -4, -19
LCH
45, 19, 259
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 253
XYZ
14, 15, 26
LUV
45, -12, -26
HWB
212, 33%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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