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
557685
RGB
85, 118, 133
HSL
199, 22%, 43%
HSB
199, 36%, 52%
CMYK
36, 11, 0, 48
LAB
48, -9, -12
LCH
48, 15, 233
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 228
XYZ
14, 17, 25
LUV
48, -16, -16
HWB
199, 33%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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