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
55728D
RGB
85, 114, 141
HSL
209, 25%, 44%
HSB
209, 40%, 55%
CMYK
40, 19, 0, 45
LAB
47, -5, -18
LCH
47, 19, 254
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 247
XYZ
15, 16, 27
LUV
47, -15, -25
HWB
209, 33%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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