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
5576A3
RGB
85, 118, 163
HSL
215, 31%, 49%
HSB
215, 48%, 64%
CMYK
48, 28, 0, 36
LAB
49, -2, -28
LCH
49, 28, 265
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 256
XYZ
17, 18, 37
LUV
49, -16, -41
HWB
215, 33%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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