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
557288
RGB
85, 114, 136
HSL
206, 23%, 43%
HSB
206, 38%, 53%
CMYK
38, 16, 0, 47
LAB
46, -6, -16
LCH
46, 17, 248
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 241
XYZ
14, 16, 26
LUV
46, -15, -21
HWB
206, 33%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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