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
557C84
RGB
85, 124, 132
HSL
190, 22%, 43%
HSB
190, 36%, 52%
CMYK
36, 6, 0, 48
LAB
49, -13, -9
LCH
49, 15, 216
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 212
XYZ
15, 18, 25
LUV
49, -19, -11
HWB
190, 33%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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