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
55728B
RGB
85, 114, 139
HSL
208, 24%, 44%
HSB
208, 39%, 55%
CMYK
39, 18, 0, 45
LAB
47, -6, -17
LCH
47, 18, 251
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 245
XYZ
14, 16, 27
LUV
47, -15, -24
HWB
208, 33%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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