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
557C95
RGB
85, 124, 149
HSL
203, 27%, 46%
HSB
203, 43%, 58%
CMYK
43, 17, 0, 42
LAB
50, -9, -18
LCH
50, 20, 244
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 237
XYZ
16, 19, 31
LUV
50, -19, -25
HWB
203, 33%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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