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
55769B
RGB
85, 118, 155
HSL
212, 29%, 47%
HSB
212, 45%, 61%
CMYK
45, 24, 0, 39
LAB
48, -4, -24
LCH
48, 24, 260
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 252
XYZ
16, 17, 33
LUV
48, -16, -34
HWB
212, 33%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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