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
55787C
RGB
85, 120, 124
HSL
186, 19%, 41%
HSB
186, 31%, 49%
CMYK
31, 3, 0, 51
LAB
48, -12, -6
LCH
48, 14, 208
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 205
XYZ
14, 17, 22
LUV
48, -17, -7
HWB
186, 33%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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