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
557BAD
RGB
85, 123, 173
HSL
214, 35%, 51%
HSB
214, 51%, 68%
CMYK
51, 29, 0, 32
LAB
50, -3, -31
LCH
50, 31, 265
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 256
XYZ
18, 19, 42
LUV
50, -18, -46
HWB
214, 33%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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