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
557080
RGB
85, 112, 128
HSL
202, 20%, 42%
HSB
202, 34%, 50%
CMYK
34, 13, 0, 50
LAB
46, -7, -12
LCH
46, 14, 240
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 235
XYZ
13, 15, 23
LUV
46, -14, -16
HWB
202, 33%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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