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
557BB9
RGB
85, 123, 185
HSL
217, 42%, 53%
HSB
217, 54%, 73%
CMYK
54, 34, 0, 27
LAB
51, 0, -37
LCH
51, 37, 270
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 260
XYZ
20, 20, 49
LUV
51, -18, -56
HWB
217, 33%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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