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
557483
RGB
85, 116, 131
HSL
200, 21%, 42%
HSB
200, 35%, 51%
CMYK
35, 11, 0, 49
LAB
47, -9, -12
LCH
47, 15, 235
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 229
XYZ
14, 16, 24
LUV
47, -15, -16
HWB
200, 33%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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