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
557591
RGB
85, 117, 145
HSL
208, 26%, 45%
HSB
208, 41%, 57%
CMYK
41, 19, 0, 43
LAB
48, -6, -19
LCH
48, 20, 252
OKLCH
0.55, 0.06, 246
XYZ
15, 17, 29
LUV
48, -16, -27
HWB
208, 33%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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